Registered Dietician/RN - Diabetes Educator

Advocate Health • Greenfield, WI

3d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Dietician/RN - Diabetes Educator provides diabetes self-management education and support in accordance with National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support established by the American Diabetes Association or the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. The role primarily serves pediatric patients, and pediatric experience or interest is preferred. The educator assesses learning needs, goals, and barriers, then tailors education and support to each patient. Depending on professional credentials, the role also provides medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and other referred diagnoses.

The educator provides individual and group instruction, ongoing follow-up, and support; collaborates with the healthcare team on care plans; and may adjust diabetes medications under a provider order, with demonstrated competencies and according to departmental policy. The role maintains knowledge of diabetes technologies and manufacturer protocols, stays current with diabetes care standards, documents and charges for services consistent with CMS and payer requirements, and participates in community education and patient-education program development. The schedule is three 10-hour days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The position is full-time, with 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
• Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or another related discipline meeting CDCES certification eligibility requirements.
• If licensed as a Dietitian after January 1, 2024, a master's degree in Dietetics is required.
• If not already certified as a CDCES, obtain certification within two years preferred, but no later than three years.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and effective time-management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine.
• Public-speaking skills, or the potential to develop them, for group education classes or professional speaking opportunities.
• Self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served and principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification.
• Two years of patient-oriented educational experience, with broad diabetes knowledge for age-appropriate populations and the interrelation of diabetes with co-existing health conditions.
• Pediatric patient experience or interest.
• BSN if the nursing degree is held.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education and support according to ADA or ADCES standards.
• Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care and tailor educational interventions.
• Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide formal diabetes-management instruction to inpatient and/or outpatient patients.
• If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy for patients with diabetes or another referring diagnosis.
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to help patients manage diabetes or another referring diagnosis.
• Maintain knowledge of diabetes-management technology and manufacturer protocols.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Under provider order, with demonstrated competencies and within departmental policy, adjust diabetes medications per protocol.
• Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education and ensure compliance with ADA standards.
• Document and charge for services in accordance with CMS and payer requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.
• Provide care appropriate to patient ages and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Participate in community events and coordinate support meetings as a community health resource.
• Participate in development and evaluation of patient-education programs and materials.
• Act as a resource for healthcare providers, patients, and the community.
• If not yet CDCES-certified, complete the required annual diabetes-related continuing education hours under ADA/ADCES requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level