Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitian
Job ID: R-38511
Job Type: Part time
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Diabetes Educator educates patients with diabetes on meal planning and general diabetes self-management education. They participate in the development and implementation of new/current nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator assists in maintaining ADA accreditation and continuous quality improvement projects. Great opportunity to pick up some extra hours/shifts! - PRN as needed, Days and some evening hours
The Diabetes Educator educates patients with diabetes on meal planning and general diabetes self-management education. They participate in the development and implementation of new/current nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator assists in maintaining ADA accreditation and continuous quality improvement projects. Great opportunity to pick up some extra hours/shifts! - PRN as needed, Days and some evening hours
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Be available in clinic most days of the week for additional one-on-one teaching as needed (e.g., instruction on insulin pen use, glucometers, insulin pump)
- Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per week
- Coordinate, manage, and teach group diabetes education class
- Coordinate/implement other external events as appropriate
- Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event
- Create and implement CQI projects (a requirement of ADA recognition)
- Assist the Education Coordinator with maintaining ADA recognition
- Help with coordination and teaching of other classes (e.g., Managing Diabetes and Pump Preview)
- Helps maintain ADA recognition and keep up to date Work closely with the administrative staff on scheduling and other matters Work with vendors for samples and updates
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university.
- High School Graduate
- 2 or more years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university.
- 2 or more years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program.
Required Licensure and Certification
- CDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in state of practice. OR
- Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in state of practice.
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We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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