What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Full Time) position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Benefits Effective Date of Hire
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
SUMMARY
As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, you will provide Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes and other medical conditions in an outpatient setting.
STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours
LOCATION: Diabetes and Endocrinology- Clifton Springs and Geneva
DEPARTMENT: Diabetes and Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, days
ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor’s Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition. MS in Nutrition, Education or Health preferred
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) through Commission on Dietetic Registration AND Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) through NYS Department of Education OR Associates or Bachelors in Nursing, and RN required
Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credentials preferred or two to three years weight loss counseling with Obesity and Weight Management certification preferred
CDCES or Weight Management Certification within 2 years of hire
Experience with Bariatric surgery patients helpful
Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors helpful
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care and Service. Assess patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition. Assist patient in developing realistic, measurable goals to manage their diabetes.
Education. Conduct managing Diabetes classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information. Innovates various other class curriculum, topics and settings. Conduct in office blood glucose and blood pressure testing on patients with diabetes and /or hypertension. May react to these levels in keeping with standard treatment policy.
Documentation. Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPAA regulations.
EDUCATION:
- BS: Nutrition
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CD-N - Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
PAY RANGE: $60,500.00 - $83,400.00
Salary : $60,500 - $83,400
