Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

## Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Apply:
Onsite:
Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Riverside - Rockford, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:

** Overview
* * Provide education and support to pregnant patients managing diabetes by teaching nutrition, blood sugar monitoring, and disease management techniques. This role works closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians and care teams to develop care plans, improve patient outcomes, support program development, and serve as a resource for diabetes care during pregnancy.
** Schedule**: 40-hours per week  
** Shift:
** Days
* * A sign-on bonus is available for this position.*
* ** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Providing education and training to perinatal patients including nutrition education, meter training, and disease process education.
* Collaborating with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians to develop and implement care plans.
* Act as a system resource for managing diabetes in pregnancy.
* Participating in training students, partners and residents related to diabetic education, medical nutrition therapy, and understanding patient resources in terms of meeting medical goals.
* Maintaining CEU/CME required for licensure as well as complete focused education related to perinatal nutrition and diabetes management.
* Participates in ongoing clinic/program development to include policy/procedures and quality initiatives as they relate to diabetes care, clinical development and efficiency.
* Enters appropriate charges into EPIC with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Participate with program needs as assigned, peer review and be familiar with ADA program requirements
** Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality
- Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service
- Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance;
Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering
- Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work:
Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost
- Conserves organization resources;
Understands fiscal responsibility;
Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
** Education and Experience
** Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition.  Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program.
** Certification and Licensure
** State certification/licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietician in WI and IL.
* CDCES certification required. If not CDCES certification eligible or not CDCES certified at hire, 15 CME credit per year required.
** CDCES certification required within 2-years of becoming eligible or being hired.
** Prior ADA program experience preferred.
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* Skills and Abilities

** Strong interpersonal/communication skills.  Strong interpretive/organizational/analytical skills.  May be required to work flexible hours.

** Special Physical Demands
** The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.  Manual dexterity needed to operate computer/technology for diabetes. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear. The employee is frequently required to walk/prolonged sitting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
** Level of Supervision
** N/A
** Supervises
* * N/A
** PAY RANGE:**$26.28 - $42.04