Certified Diabetes Educator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Fields clinical nutrition and diabetes questions from staff.
• Assists Diabetes Program Manager with standardized DSMES program implementation.
• Evaluates and monitors the nutritional status of patients living with diabetes.
• Conducts Diabetes-related nutrition education and counseling sessions.
• Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
• Completes necessary reports and forms and document patient services in the appropriate medical record.
• Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Organizes, reviews, and distributes Diabetes education materials and patient screening forms.
• Serves as a resource and educator of diabetes care to the clinical and social service staff.
• Stay current on the latest diabetes management techniques and treatments.
• Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by the Director of Nutrition.
• Works closely with providers on treatment adherence, case management, and social service staff, to improve patient services.
• Conferences with the Director of Nutrition/Diabetes Program Manager as necessary to seek consultation and share information that is pertinent to patient care.
• Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated.
• Plans and facilitates educational presentations and workshops for the agency.
• Complies with Employee Health Services.
• Participates in the development of Diabetes-related program policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition required, Master's preferred
• Registered Dietitian/Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist AND Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist License Required
• Minimum of two (2) years of nutritional experience in a clinical/community health setting
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in Diabetes Education and/or Care and Medical Nutrition Therapy