Registered Dietician (RD)/Registered Nurse (RN)- Certified Diabetes Educator CDCES (Merrionette Park)
About The Position
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Dietician (RD), provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN/RD coordinates and facilitates education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff. Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive. We’re Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which teammate practices. 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients OR 3-5 years in clinical specialty. CDCES certification Experience with insulin pump therapy Knowledge & understanding of, child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging
Requirements
- Must have CDCES certification and either RD or RN license.
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which teammate practices.
- 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients OR 3-5 years in clinical specialty.
- CDCES certification
- Experience with insulin pump therapy
- Knowledge & understanding of, child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging
Responsibilities
- Organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.
- Participating in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions
- Serve as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
- Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.
- Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.
- Plan and/or participate in any diabetes-related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
