Clinical Diabetes Educator (Full Time)

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Batavia
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Benefits Effective Date of Hire
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
Certification Pay

SUMMARY
To 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: Medina Family Medicine
DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Days
ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor's Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition or licensed RN required.
CDE required, or must be obtained within 2 years of hire
MS in Nutrition, Education or Health Preferred
Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Educator credentials preferred
Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors helpful.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition.
Develop a teaching plan specific to each patient's knowledge base and learning capabilities.
Teach patients DSME and MNT, utilizing methods appropriate to age and learning capabilities
Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPPA regulations.
Communicate with the health care team, including physicians and other providers regarding patient goals, plan of care and other pertinent information. May make recommendations to physicians regarding therapies and treatment options.
Conducts 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.

EDUCATION:

BS (Required)

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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

PAY RANGE: $56,160.00 - $83,490.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Salary: 56160.00 Maximum Salary: 83490.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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