Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Hybrid

Rochester Regional Health

123d • $63,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition or licensed RN RD and CDN or licensed RN CDE required, or must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• MS in Nutrition, Education or Health preferred.
• Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Educator credentials.
• Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors helpful.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $7,500
• Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $85,000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees