Diabetes Educator RD
Diabetes Educator RD
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Job Description
Job Description
The Diabetes Educator RD is a specialist in the field of Diabetes who is responsible for all aspects of nutrition care for the Diabetes Education Center. Provides diabetes self management training and Medical Nutrition Training for patients and their families in accordance with American Diabetes Association Recognition standards including clinical and behavioral assessment education and outcome measurement for individuals and groups. Collaborates with and is an educational resource for the clinic multidisciplinary team in order to enhance quality outcomes. Documents and bills for service within the electronic medical record. Promotes wellness by participating in Diabetes education in the community. CDCES required within 2 years of hire.
- Assessment of patients abilities limitations and barriers to diabetes selfmanagement
- Collaboration with referring provider and patient care team to identify and prioritize strategies to assist patients with diabetes selfmanagement education
- Understand the pathophysiology of diabetes medication management acute and chronic diabetes related complications and motivational interviewing
- Use selfmanagement training techniques to assess plan and implement patient and family education in individual and/or group settings. Education to include selfmonitoring of blood glucose medications diet/meal planning exercise goal setting coping skills and reduction of risk factors
- Keep current in new and advancing diabetes related technologies
- Participate in CQI projects and evaluation of outcome measures to assess diabetes education effectiveness
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearCert Diabetes Care and Education Specialist National Certification Board of Diabetes EducatorsBachelors Degree NutritionJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faithbased nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
