Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Limited Term

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

7h•Remote

About The Position

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. Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other healthcare providers (physicians, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, etc.) 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. Provides specialized care for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, nutrition, or related field
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES/CDE) (for employees hired prior to 05/03/2024: within 2 years)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification (not required for fully remote incumbents)
2 years recent relevant experience
Proven competency in standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the diabetes education specialty field that demonstrates clinical judgment, technical skills, and knowledge base.
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.
Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education.
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).
Ability to prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems.
Ability to work independently as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to communicate technical or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences (patients, patients’ family/support group, physicians, and staff).

Nice To Haves

Provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.

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.
Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other healthcare providers to develop effective individualized protocols.
Provides specialized care for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
Empowers patients with techniques and behavior modifications to help control their disease, avoid potential complications, and bring about lasting improvements in their quality of life.
Collaborates and extends care beyond the provider visit, including follow up or between provider visits.
Makes independent judgments while caring for patients.
Makes treatment decisions within their scope of practice and makes recommendations to physicians/APCs for medication adjustments.
Works autonomously and carries a panel of patients they regularly follow.
Is 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.