Diabetes Educator
About The Position
Educate patients, healthcare workers and the community about controlling diabetes through nutritional management. Coordinate with designated staff to effectively integrate medical nutrition therapy into the overall management of diabetes. Provide diabetes education for patients, healthcare workers and the community. Encourage the diabetes team to support and reinforce nutrition prescriptions and to help patients manage their meal plans. Supervise the planned education process for the goals of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes. Reinforce diabetes education and instruction to the staff and implement and monitor educational plan of care. Coordinate with healthcare providers including receiving and writing orders to ensure effective and efficient patient care and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Requirements
- Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Florida credential required.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Diabetes Educator Preferred
Responsibilities
- Educate patients, healthcare workers and the community about controlling diabetes through nutritional management.
- Coordinate with designated staff to effectively integrate medical nutrition therapy into the overall management of diabetes.
- Provide diabetes education for patients, healthcare workers and the community.
- Encourage the diabetes team to support and reinforce nutrition prescriptions and to help patients manage their meal plans.
- Supervise the planned education process for the goals of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes.
- Reinforce diabetes education and instruction to the staff and implement and monitor educational plan of care.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers including receiving and writing orders to ensure effective and efficient patient care and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
