Diabetes Coordinator -( Registered Dietician)

ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES•New Orleans, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to individuals with diabetes and their families, helping them to manage their condition and achieve their health goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, dietetics/nutrition/pharmacy
Valid license based on location of practice as a Dietitian (must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Experience working with diverse patient populations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in electronic health record systems
Knowledge of current diabetes management technologies and devices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Bachelor's degree in nursing, nutrition, or a related field
Registered Dietitian License (RD)
Completion of a recognized diabetes education program
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in diabetes education or related field
Certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, treatment, and management
Ability to develop and deliver educational materials and programs
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual abilities desired
Experience in public speaking or group facilitation

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
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
Stay up-to-date with the latest diabetes management guidelines and research
Provide resources and support for managing diabetes-related complications
Conduct community outreach and education programs
Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system
Participate in professional development and continuing education activities
Actively participates in the quality improvement (QI) process and adapts practice/process based on QI findings.
Partners with individuals to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life for self-management of diabetes and cardio metabolic conditions across the lifespan.
Contributes to research and applies current research and evidence-based care to practice.
Applies business principles, systems practice, and population health management to support achievement of the Quadruple Aim (reduced costs, better outcomes, improved experience, and improved work life for healthcare providers).
Engages in lifelong learning and serves as a role model of professionalism.
Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings based on assessed needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with prediabetes or diabetes.
Follows the ADCES Diabetes Education Accreditation Program requirements which are based on the National Standard of Diabetes Self-Management and Support Guidelines.
Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient’ assessed needs and goals and promotes successful self-management.
Documents all individual contacts/visits in the Electronic Health Record and outcomes data base according to the guidelines in a timely manner.
Collaborates, advocates, and confers other members of the diabetes care team in developing person- centered diabetes plans.
Advocates for and supports technology-enabled diabetes education and care, in individual and population health diabetes services.
Collaborates with community partners to establish and maintain on-going support options.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Participates in meetings, serves on committees, and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.