Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - Brockport & Batavia
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Hilton
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
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
LOCATION: Brockport and Batavia
DEPARTMENT: Unity Diabetes and Endocrinology
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (Day)
ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor's Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition. -MS in
Nutrition, Education or Health Preferred OR Associates in
Nursing.
Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified
Diabetes Educator credentials preferred.
Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
helpful.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION SKILLS:
RD and CDN or licensed RN required
CDE required, or must be obtained within 2 years of hire
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
HIPPA regulations.
EDUCATION BS: Nutrition (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RDN -
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics (AND); CD-N - Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist - New York
State Education Department (NYSED) Rochester Regional Health is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M -
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than
negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
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