Registered Clinical Dietician Educator - Endocrinology

Description Summary

The Registered Clinical Dietician Educator is responsible for DM and MNT instruction, documentation, and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conduct quality and effective diabetes self‑management and medical nutrition therapy education, either individually or in a class setting. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for out‑patient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events.

Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADCES or ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides quality, evidence-based outpatient diabetes self‑management and medical nutrition therapy instruction in group or individual settings based on assessed needs and consistent with ADA or ADCES guidelines.
• Instructs according to age‑specific guidelines & medical conditions. Applies AADE7 self‑care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change.
• Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status by assisting with ADA or ADCES annual accreditation and related tasks.
• Conduct self‑management classes that are conducive to learning, resulting in satisfactory or better evaluations.
• Perform patient DM or MNT instruction per physician orders.
• Provide technology‑based device training and complete continual education as needed on new and existing technology related to diabetes and medical nutrition therapy. Assist with technology paperwork.
• As needed, provides family support & education during appointments and in the interim.
• Refers to self‑management classes when appropriate.
• Maintain open communication.
• Document and evaluate the teaching and learning process on the patient’s chart within system‑established guidelines as well as ADA or ADCES guidelines.
• Provides professional and timely information to the MD regarding patient progress and status.
• Develops, implements, and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of community outreach.
• Assists with diabetes education in‑services for nursing staff and physicians.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with diabetes.
• Precepts and assists with education for dietetic interns and other health‑care professionals as needed.
• Assists with training of new CHRISTUS associates and providers as needed.
• Compliance with regulatory standards.
• Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health.
• Facilitates participant access to services.
• Strives for the highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Education/Skills

Master's Degree in a related field required.

Experience

1-3 years of experience in a related field is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential required in the state of employment.

LD (Licensed Dietician) credential required in the state of employment.

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or BC‑ADM is required within 24 months of the hire date.

CPT (Certified Pump Trainer) preferred.

NPPES NPI Registry completed with active NPI Number for billable services.

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Full Time