What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator (Health Education Coordinator) - DOM Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism position at University of Illinois Hospital?
Perform Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and nutrition assessment. Provide comprehensive analysis of the assessment results to clinic endocrinologists and referring providers. Support and assist in coordinating follow-up care for patients with diabetes and complex medical needs.
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Performs the duties of a Dietitian Nutritionist; assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans; develops and implements dietary-care plans; and provides nutritional counseling. Advises patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation. Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life. Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine the patient's or client's nutritional needs and diet restrictions. Assist with the care of patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes in an outpatient and telehealth setting. Evaluate diabetes self-management skills in patients. This includes evaluating competencies in basic survival skills, advanced self-management of meals, exercise, sick days, and hypoglycemic and/or hyperglycemia events. Monitor outcomes of DSME completion and present data for divisional and institutional review. Participate in efforts to grow the clinic education program in volume and reach. Coordinates and leads diabetes education classes through the NWC education program. Review available medical reports and assessments and provide treatment, safety, healthy food choices, and preparation. Utilize education guidelines and modules to promote the optimal management of patients’ diabetes control and skills. Complete patient training education related to diabetes technologists, including insulin pumps, pens, and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Coordinate insurance approvals and device delivery through interaction with industry vendors. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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