Diabetes Educator (RD/RN, CDCES)

Ryse Health • Bethesda, MD

15h

About The Position

Ryse Health is on a mission to create a world that is free of the burden of chronic disease. In order to do that, we have designed an innovative health care model for families and individuals living with type 2 diabetes. This model combines best-in-class therapies and technology with day-to-day support, coaching, and analytics to help patients to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
What you’ll do
We’re looking for an experienced RD/CDCES or RN/CDCES – referred to as a Diabetes Care Specialist at Ryse – to support patients virtually and in-person at our current and future clinics. You’ll build deep relationships with our patients and support them on their journey to better health while working closely with a top-tier team. Day-to-day you will:

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required
• Demonstrated track record of leveraging interpersonal skills and CGM data to help patients achieve better blood sugar control
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing processes
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities, and keeping track of the little details
• Passion for the impact of your work on the broader world, and excitement to help reduce the burden of chronic disease
• Full COVID-19 and flu vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in better health – measured by blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipids – at lower cost
• Develop and implement patient care plans across the domains of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management
• Collaborate with prescribing providers on medication choices
• Empower patients to reach their health goals by using motivational interviewing techniques and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data
• Coordinate care with Ryse prescribing providers, behavioral health specialists, exercise specialists, and health coaches
• Counsel patients and families through video calls, in person meetings, telephone and electronic messaging
• Other activities to support patients to better cardiometabolic health in the context of team-based care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed