Outpatient Diabetes Educator - Redbank Diabetic Education - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
• Affirms educational and nutritional needs of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
• Affirms educational and nutritional needs of patients diagnosed with various diet-related diseases or conditions
• Guides patients in identification of behaviors necessary for goal attainment within a designated time frame
• Maintains ongoing communication with other pertinent departments and health care providers of The Christ Hospital Health Network
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately while considering others’ needs and beliefs
• Collaborates with clinical staff to develop plans of care to meet needs of patients with diabetes
• Provides up-to-date information regarding diabetes and its management to various health care groups
• Documents educational sessions and post program support plans in the EMR and communicates diabetes education plan and progress with referring providers
• Participates in the planning or implementation of educational programs for the community, or professional health care staff as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from an Accredited Education Program of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Experience: Experience in general clinical dietetics practice desirable. One year’s experience in practice area preferred
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge/use of adult learning principles required. Knowledge and expertise in diabetes mellitus and its management required. Ability to develop and implement effective medical nutrition therapy plans/programs for the patient with prediabetes, or diabetes. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required in addition to good people skills, problem solving, decision making, and time management and leadership skills. Computer skills in Microsoft Office, and EMR.
• Licenses & Certifications: Active Registration Status with The Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required. Current License to Practice Dietetics in the State of Ohio is required. License to Practice Dietetics in the State of Kentucky is required within six months of hire. Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. Certification within 4 years of hire required. If part time or PRN time will be adjusted.