Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Geneva & Clifton Springs
Job description
As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, you will provide Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes and other medical conditions in an outpatient setting.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Geneva and Clifton Springs
DEPARTMENT: Unity Diabetes and Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (Day)
ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor’s Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition. MS in Nutrition, Education or Health Preferred OR Associates or Bachelors in Nursing.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist(RD) through Commission on Dietetic Registration AND Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist(CDN) through NYS Department of Education
Certified Diabetes Educator(CDE) Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education required, or must be obtained within 2 years of hire
Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Educator credentials preferred.
Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors helpful.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care and Service. Assess patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition. Assist patient in developing realistic, measurable goals to manage their diabetes.
Education. Conduct managing Diabetes classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information. Innovates various other class curriculum, topics and settings. Conduct in office blood glucose and blood pressure testing on patients with diabetes and /or hypertension. May react to these levels in keeping with standard treatment policy.
Documentation. Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPPA regulations.
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