Diabetes Educator - 0.5 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join our Nutrition and Diabetes Department in the role of Diabetes Educator. This position is 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) and will work Monday - Friday, days. An Outpatient Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-Management Education & Training (DSME/T) in the context of the recognized program, including nutrition and diabetes screening, assessments and reassessments of adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team...

POSITION SUMMARY

An Outpatient Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-Management Education & Training (DSME/T) in the context of the recognized program, including nutrition and diabetes screening, assessments and reassessments of adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.  Initiates and completes MNT and/or DSME for Outpatient services, using facility approved Standing Orders.  Counsels and educates patients, family members, employees, medical staff and community members on nutrition, diabetes and wellness topics. Develops, conducts and evaluates educational classes and materials.  Participates in developing and updating procedures, protocols and departmental policies.  Facilitates compliance with The Joint Commission, diabetes program recognizing body, state and other regulatory agencies related to nutrition and/or diabetes care.  Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of quality initiatives.  Floats to provide coverage in all areas within professional scope of practice, including weekend and holiday call rotations (as appropriate).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Registered Nurse; BSN strongly recommended or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

• Valid certification in the State of Wisconsin as a Dietitian (CD) or temporary certification if RD eligible for the first 90 days of employment.

  • If the candidate is a Registered Dietitian but does not hold a valid certification in the state of Wisconsin, they must have a pending application for certification with the state of Wisconsin at their employment start date. 

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD), or RD Eligible with earned RD credential within 90 days of employment.  Temporarily certified, certification pending and/or RD eligible staff will have all work supervised and/or co-signed by a RD-CD. 

• Three years of experience with diabetes management strongly preferred

• Fifteen credit hours of diabetes-related continuing education required within 90 days of employment; Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred

• Certification in CPR within 90 days of hire. 

FTE: 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)

Shift: Monday - Friday, days. Schedule can be two - 8 hour days one week and three - 8 hour days the opposite week OR two – 8 hour days and one 4 hour day weekly.