Diabetes Educator

Job Summary

The Diabetes Educator has advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in Diabetes and is responsible for providing group instruction to patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes and gestational diabetes. Provides medical nutrition therapy as ordered. Ensures patients receive accurate and updated information according to the National Standards for Diabetes Education.

Essential Functions

Provides updated instruction to patients regarding management of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and gestational diabetes and documents the patients’ plan of care and reaction to instruction.

Develops, implements and evaluates diet and nutrition curriculum for education materials using evidence based practiced strategies.

Participate with program lead to educate and market the Outpatient Diabetic Program with Beaumont physicians, APNs, and nursing staff.

Assist with department objectives, tools, policies and procedures development.

Acts as a liaison between patient, family, multidisciplinary team, and physician.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or university.

American Dietetic Association (ADA) approved dietetic internship or equivalent.

2 years of relevant experience Two (2) years’ experience as a dietitian / nutrition in a clinical or hospital setting.

CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Diabetes Education DB - Dearborn

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N / A

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