Dietician- Diabetes Educator Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Sheboygan, WI

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Dietitian specializing in Diabetes Education within the AMG Sheboygan - Patient Education and Nutrition department. The role involves providing care according to the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), assessing patient needs, developing and updating care plans, and educating patients on various aspects of diabetes management, including nutrition, exercise, blood sugar management, and medications. The position also serves as a resource for healthcare providers, patients, and the community, and participates in program development and evaluation. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, or Dietitian certification issued by the state in which the team member practices
Dietitian (RD) registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)certification issued by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) needs to be obtained within 3 years.
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Dietetics.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a registered nurse or dietitian role with advanced clinical and technical knowledge of Diabetes.
Maintain credentialing and continuing education requirements for recognition and representation of accredited DSMT program.
Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professional competence by ongoing education and membership in professional organizations.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, public, medical facility staff, and physicians.

Nice To Haves

CDCES certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Assesses and evaluates patient needs in developing plan of care within the guidelines of established policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
Within scope of practice, updates care plan as needed.
Provides education regarding diabetes and treatment options, diabetes nutrition, exercise and activity, managing blood sugar, and diabetes medications which include skills related to the self-administration of injectable drugs.
Under physician order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medications from physician prescribed starting dosage and monitor insulin pump hookups.
Evaluates and assesses insulin injections, without performing skin penetration injections.
Acts as a resource for health care providers, patients and community.
Serves as an educator and resource to the medical staff and hospital staff regarding diabetes management.
Maintains communication with physicians and other health care providers regarding patient's plan of care.
Assesses the educational needs and learning barriers of the designated population.
Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care.
Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and outpatient).
Serves as a health resource to the community by participating in community events and coordinating support group meetings.
Participates in the development and evaluation of patient education program and materials.
May participate as a member of the Diabetes Advisory Board Committee.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program