Diabetes Educator (0.6 FTE) - Richfield Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator -Dietitian provides culturally sensitive education and consultation to patients, families and staff, as well as the professional and lay community. This includes information on nutrition, treatments, equipment operating, coping with a chronic illness and other related topics. The Diabetes Educator-Dietitian participates in team activities, staff education, professional organizations and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food/nutrition or dietetics and completion of a commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) approved practice program
Minimum of two years in a health care setting working with patients with diabetes, preferably community based
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Licensed in Minnesota (LD)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills such as to communicate with a broad range of individuals

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES)
Knowledge of Spanish language and culture

Responsibilities

Provide culturally sensitive diabetes self-management training (DSMT), counseling and education to patients, both individually and in groups
Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the education needs of the patient with diabetes
Initiate and adjust diabetes medications per the Hennepin Healthcare Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Protocol
Order diabetes supplies and diabetes lab tests per Hennepin Healthcare Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Protocol
Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients based on individualized needs
Communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team about the diabetes management and educational needs of patients
Maintain documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic) pertaining to diabetes education and management
Maintain Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) accreditation program records
Develop educational materials pertaining to diabetes using current evidence-based protocols
Work with clinic management and staff to improve diabetes care and measures within the clinic
Provide diabetes education to health care professionals and community groups
Serve as a preceptor to health professional students
Serve on committees or special projects related to the care of patients with diabetes
Maintain knowledge of the latest techniques, equipment and products available for diabetes treatment, care and education
Attain all agreed goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission