Certified Diabetes Educator - Bismarck Clinic

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

13d•$28 - $44

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00$10,000 sign on bonus with 2-year commitment, or $15,000 sign-on with a three-year commitment! Union Position: No Department Details Summary Educates patients on self care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Job Description Organizes diabetes self care materials including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes. Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical practice consistent with practice level. Collects patient data on a regular basis, in order to monitor their health status. Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Ability to recognize, evaluates, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Makes suggestions on how to improve health conditions based on the analysis of patient data; refers patients with specific problems to other healthcare providers. Applies principles of program and/or business management to create a climate that supports successful self-management of diabetes. Educates patients on self-care and lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program.
Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Undergraduate Program or post graduate internship is required.
Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian.
Must have a thorough knowledge of normal nutrition, diabetes self management skills and medical nutrition therapy.
Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state(s) of practice.
Must be certified by the National Credentialing Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) and hold current Certified Diabetes Educator (certified through NCBDE).

Responsibilities

Organizes diabetes self care materials including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing.
Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.
Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical practice consistent with practice level.
Collects patient data on a regular basis, in order to monitor their health status.
Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Ability to recognize, evaluates, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
Makes suggestions on how to improve health conditions based on the analysis of patient data; refers patients with specific problems to other healthcare providers.
Applies principles of program and/or business management to create a climate that supports successful self-management of diabetes.
Educates patients on self-care and lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.