CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR/CERTIFIED DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST (RN or RD)

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

11h

About The Position

Responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to individuals and their families with diabetes, obesity, and any metabolic/endocrine associated disorder, helping them to manage their condition and achieve their health goals.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
Experience working with diverse patient populations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in electronic health record systems
Follows Code of Conduct policy.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission statement of the organization.
Active Registered Dietitian (RD) in Georgia or Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in Georgia (includes nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists)
B.S. Degree in Foods and Nutrition or Advanced degree in nursing, nutrition, or a related field.
Successful completion of Dietetic Training Program with six months experience under a registered dietitian. Preferred 2 years of professional general practice experience.
Eligible for registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Experienced and knowledgeable in clinical and administrative dietetics.
Effective writing and speaking skills.
Active American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification preferred. The Hospital Authority of Miller County will assist you in working towards this certification if RN does not hold current CDE certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group diabetes education sessions
Develop personalized care plans for patients with diabetes
Provide instruction on self-monitoring of blood glucose levels
Teach patients how to administer insulin and other diabetes medications
Offer nutritional counseling and meal planning guidance
Educate patients about the importance of physical activity and exercise
Assess patients' knowledge and skills related to diabetes management
Support patients in setting and achieving diabetes-related goals
Monitor and document patients' progress over time
Provide timely follow up to patient questions, phone calls, etc.
Timely documentation in the patient’s medical record to ensure timely coding of services provided to optimize patient safety and assure compliant billing practices are followed.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
Stay up-to-date with the latest diabetes management guidelines and research
Conduct community outreach and education programs
Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system
Participate in professional development and continuing education activities
Reviews, revises, and participates in the development of the facility’s patient care policies to ensure the inclusion and support of nutritional care.
Assures that quality procedures are appropriate for collecting and summarizing.
Recommends suitable clinical and administrative references pertaining to nutrition.
Collaborates with physicians, mid-levels, and clinical staff to identify and provide appropriate nutritional counseling.
Establishes treatment plans and communicates with physicians/mid-levels regarding nutrient needs.
Meets directly with patients to identify educational needs, provide individual instruction, utilize informational handouts/booklets, or refer to community resources as needed.
Establish priorities, goals and objectives which meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources.
Responsible for corrective action on any deficiencies or recommendations from health agencies. i.e.: Division of Human Resources, DNC, etc.
Will serve as a liaison to industry representatives to assure that the clinic is properly equipped and utilizing technology inherent in the treatment of patients with diabetes or other applicable conditions.
May participate in outreach activities as defined through strategic growth initiatives for the practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be HIPAA compliant.