Job DescriptionNow seeking a Registered Dietitian in our Diabetes Educator role!FTM-F 8a - 4:30pmHybrid opportunity!!Licensed Dietitian KS and MO requiredRegistered Dietitian - CDR requiredCert Diabetes Care and Education Specialist requiredBachelor's Degree requiredThe Diabetes Educator, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams, provides diabetes self-management training and education to patients with diabetes and their families. This includes coordinating care, assessing risk factors, providing individual and group education sessions, developing care plans, monitoring and communicating outcomes. CDCES required within 2 years of hire.Assessment of patients\' abilities, limitations and barriers to diabetes self-managementCollaboration with referring provider and patient care team to identify and prioritize strategies to assist patients with diabetes self-management educationAssist patients with medication adjustments to achieve optimal glycemic control in direct collaboration with the primary care providerUnderstand the pathophysiology of diabetes, medication management, acute and chronic diabetes related complications and motivational interviewingUse self-management training techniques to assess, plan and implement patient and family education in individual and/or group settings. Education to include self-monitoring of blood glucose, medications, diet/meal planning, exercise, goal setting, coping skills, and reduction of risk factorsKeep current in new and advancing diabetes related technologiesParticipate in CQI projects and evaluation of outcome measures to assess diabetes education effectivenessJob RequirementsApplicable Experience:1 yearCertification: Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - National Certification Board of Diabetes EducatorsLicensed Dietitian (KS) - Kansas Department for Aging and Disability ServicesLicensed Dietitian (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationRegistered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Bachelor\'s DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeDay (United States of America)#J-18808-Ljbffr