Diabetes Educator II, Acute

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

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About The Position

Provides diabetes self-management education and training (DSMT) and/or medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals, family members, and groups. Manages the care of a distinct patient population by assessing educational needs, nutritional guidelines, lifestyle intervention goals, and counseling needs. Collaborates with other healthcare providers—including physicians, pharmacists, case managers, and social workers—to develop individualized protocols involving medication, therapy, nutrition, and devices. Empowers patients with techniques and behavior modifications to help control their disease, avoid potential complications, and achieve lasting improvements in quality of life. The position is based at Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a weekday day schedule and 40 weekly hours. The stated pay range is $53.25 to $74.55 per hour; the range may vary by work location. Starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES/CDE) certification; for employees hired prior to 05/03/2024, certification is required within two years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated competency in diabetes education practices, clinical judgment, technical skills, and specialty knowledge.
Expertise using diabetes monitoring and management equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and associated computer software.
Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education.
Strong attention to detail, time management, organization, decision-making, and delegation skills.
Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, follow established policies and procedures, and determine appropriate approaches to new assignments.
Ability to resolve atypical or infrequent problems using experience and existing procedures, and provide informal guidance and support to junior team members.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and communicate technical or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Provide diabetes self-management education and training and/or medical nutrition therapy to individuals, family members, and groups.
Manage care for a distinct patient population by assessing educational needs, nutritional guidelines, lifestyle intervention goals, and counseling needs.
Coordinate patient care with physicians, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
Develop individualized protocols involving medication, therapy, nutrition, and devices.
Help patients use techniques and behavior modifications to control diabetes, avoid potential complications, and improve their quality of life.
Enter and update electronic medical records.