Diabetes Educator I or II, Ambulatory

About the role

We provide diabetes self-management education/training (DSMT) and/or medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals, family members, and groups. We manage the care of a distinct patient population through assessment of educational needs, nutritional guidelines, lifestyle interventional goals, and counseling. We coordinate patient care in collaboration with other healthcare providers to develop effective individualized protocols that empower patients with techniques and behavior modifications to help control their disease, avoid potential complications, and bring about lasting improvements in their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provides diabetes self-management education/training (DSMT) and/or medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals, family members, and groups.
• Manages the care of a distinct patient population through assessment of educational needs, nutritional guidelines, lifestyle interventional goals, and counseling.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers to develop effective individualized protocols (medication, therapy, nutrition, devices, etc.) that empower patients with techniques and behavior modifications to help control their disease, avoid potential complications, and bring about lasting improvements in their quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• RD-Registered Dietitian certification.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Proven basic competency in standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the diabetes education specialty field.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of the use of diabetes monitoring and managing equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and the computer software associated with these devices.
• Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and basic behavioral counseling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a diverse group of patients, caregivers, colleagues, providers, and specialists.
• Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Able to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education on a variety of topics related to diabetes and other chronic conditions.
• Solid knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to enter/update electronic medical records (EMR).
• Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Communicate technical or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences (patients, patients’ family/support group, physicians, and staff).
• Capable of performing routine nutritional therapy as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Treat patients ranging in age from social age to geriatric.
• Make independent judgements while caring for patients.
• Make treatment decisions within their scope of practice and make recommendations to physicians/APCs for medication adjustments.
• Work autonomously and carry a panel per say of patients they regularly follow.
• Responsible for the patient care while working and maintaining that ongoing care day to day and week to week.
• Often embedded into a diabetes clinic/endocrinology where they are responsible for collaborating and extending care beyond the provider visit, including follow up or between provider visits.

Qualifications

• For Diabetes Educator I: 2 years recent relevant experience.
• For Diabetes Educator II: 2 years recent relevant experience and CDCES certification within 2 years of hire.

Skills

• Proven competency in standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the diabetes education specialty field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of diabetes monitoring and managing equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and the computer software associated with these devices.
• Exceptional attention to detail with time management and organization skills, including being an effective decision maker and expert delegator.
• Solid knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to enter/update electronic medical records (EMR).
• Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines; help determine appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.
• Communicate technical or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences (patients, patients’ family/support group, physicians, and staff).
• Make independent judgements while caring for patients.
• Make treatment decisions within their scope of practice and make recommendations to physicians/APCs for medication adjustments.
• Work autonomously and carry a panel per say of patients they regularly follow.
• Responsible for the patient care while working and maintaining that ongoing care day to day and week to week.
• Often embedded into a diabetes clinic/endocrinology where they are responsible for collaborating and extending care beyond the provider visit, including follow up or between provider visits.

Benefits

Yes

Pay

$107,972.80 to $151,153.60 / annual salary for Diabetes Educator I, Ambulatory
$102,835.00 to $133,681.60 / annual salary for Diabetes Educator II, Ambulatory

Schedule

Full Time Days

Weekend Requirements

None

Position Status

Exempt

Total Compensation

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.