Registered Clinical Dietician Educator - Diabetes Educator

Job Description Summary

The Registered Clinical Dietician Educator is responsible for DM and MNT instruction, documentation, and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conduct quality and effective diabetes self-management and medical nutrition therapy education, either individually or in a class setting. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone/correspondence. Primarily responsible for out-patient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events.

Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADCES or ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides quality, evidence-based outpatient diabetes self-management and medical nutrition therapy instruction in group or individual settings based on assessed needs and consistent with ADA or ADCES guidelines.
• Instructs according to age-specific guidelines & medical conditions. Applies AADE7 self-care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change
• Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status by assisting with ADA or ADCES annual accreditation and related tasks.
• Conduct self-management classes that are conducive to learning, resulting in satisfactory or better evaluations.
• Perform patient DM or MNT instruction per physician orders.
• Provide technology-based device training and complete continual education as needed on new and existing technology related to diabetes and medical nutrition therapy. Assist with technology paperwork.
• As needed, provides family support & education during appointments and in the interim.
• Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
• Maintain open communication
• Document and evaluate the teaching and learning process on the patient?s chart within system-established guidelines as well as ADA or ADCES guidelines.
• Provides professional and timely information to the MD regarding patient progress and status.
• Develops, implements, and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of community outreach.
• Assists with diabetes education in-services for nursing staff and physicians.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with diabetes.
• Precepts and assists with education for dietetic interns and other health-care professionals as needed.
• Assists with training of new CHRISTUS associates and providers as needed.
• Compliance with regulatory standards.
• Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health
• Facilitates participant access to services.
• Strives for the highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• Education/
  
  Skills:
  
  Master's Degree in a related field required.
• Experience:
  
  1-3 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential required in the state of employment.
• Licenses, Registrations, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  LD (Licensed Dietician) credential required in the state of employment.
• Licenses, Registrations, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or BC-ADM is required within 24 months of the hire date.
• Licenses, Registrations, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPT (Certified Pump Trainer) preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  NPPES NPI Registry completed with active NPI Number for billable services.

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Full Time