Diab Nutr Educ-Peds Surg

Hurley•Flint, MI

18h

About The Position

Provides comprehensive, high-quality diabetes and nutrition care to patients at the Hurley Diabetes Center. Collaborates with the RN CDE and serves as a resource to clinical dietitians, nursing personnel, resident staff, and other health professionals throughout the Medical Center and surrounding communities. Works under the general direction of the Diabetes Program Manager or designee, who reviews work for effectiveness and adherence to standards. Supervises dietetic interns and volunteers. The role also requires exemplary customer relations, compliance with safety and infection-control standards, and participation in quality management and continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in dietetics and nutrition.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Become a Certified Diabetes Educator, credentialed by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators, within two years of appointment; failure to do so may result in termination.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to speak in front of large groups.
Ability to maintain accurate and current reports and records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with Medical Center staff, patients, families, physicians, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, including assessment, collaborative education planning, communication, coordination, monitoring, documentation, outcome assessment, and plan revision as needed.
Provide nutrition and diabetes counseling using motivational interviewing, knowledge of behavior-change stages, assessment of readiness to learn and patient needs, and methods that support patients in achieving identified goals.
Maintain accurate, current, evidence-based educational materials and ensure specialized diabetes care is up to date.
Document care according to Hurley Diabetes Center standards in EPIC using the Nutrition Care Process.
Engage patients in individual or group classes using interactive methods such as PowerPoint, demonstrations, and teach-back.
Adhere to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' professional code of ethics and maintain required certifications through yearly continuing education units.
Participate in assigned diabetes and wellness projects and committees, with scheduling flexibility based on departmental needs.
Mentor dietetic interns in the diabetes rotation, develop curriculum, and complete evaluations.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and meet with sales representatives to stay informed about new technology and medications.
Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and research projects.
Adhere to department and hospital practice standards, including applicable federal, state, and Joint Commission regulations.
Use effective judgment and adjust teaching methods to serve patients appropriately.
Maintain safety and infection-control standards and high-quality customer relations with patients, visitors, and staff.