Diabetes Educator

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$34.40 - $47.30/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Responsible for teaching outpatient Diabetes self management skills and nutritional education in class settings and/or one-to-one. Inpatient basic diabetes self management and/or nutrition based on criteria established by the department.

What you will do

• Plans, prioritizes and implements educational programs which are in compliance with American Diabetes Association objectives, RDS guidelines and other identified needs. Educational Offerings are presented clearly. Completes curriculum within designated time. Performs performance improvement activities related to diabetes (minimum of one). Effectively communicates with client/family and the interdisciplinary team. Incorporates client/family rights into nursing and dietitian practice. Participates in development of DSMT, DSME, Weight management, Ask the Educator, Prediabetes, Nutrition, insulin pumps, CGM's and CDC DPP curriculum.
• Will perform and assess 2 or more CGM insertions/downloads. Will instruct/participate) in 2 or more prepump classes. Actively participates in DPP program at least once per year. Demonstrates the ability to assess, implement, and evaluate treatments and provide appropriate individualized recommendations on the needs of the patients while following departmental policy and guidelines. Consistently demonstrated evidence-based competency in the assessment of the patient and adapts care to meet the individual patient’s needs. Demonstrates professional competency. Documents in the EMR within 24 hours.
• Highly encouraged to actively participate in diabetic community programs/health fairs including The American Diabetes Tour de Cure. Highly encouraged to participate in one or more EVADE meetings per year. Maintains professional standards by participating in continuing education at a minimum of 15 hours annually. Seeks to meet learning needs in order to maintain competency. Attends all staff meetings. Attends a local Certified Educator Conference yearly. Completes and submits social accountability and travel records according to policy and procedure.
• Inpatient requirements for Diabetes basic self-management and nutrition basic education and documentation. Utilization of electronic records. Complete in-patient list and data search in 1 hour or less. Utilize in-patient sheets to compile notes and next day follow up's. Communication and support with nursing, providers, and team members in the provision of patient care to include collaboration about Diabetes for the specialized needs of the patient. Must understand the inpatient performance measures. Assist inpatient units, staff, and providers through teaching about hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, A1c, and the importance of diabetes education documentation. In addition, responds to consults, High A1c’s, and newly diagnosed as priority. Demonstrates an understanding of Riverside approved educational material.
• Demonstrates excellent service to patients/families and other customers by providing assistance to their specific needs. This includes linking patients/families with appropriate resources in the community, providing services to other customers that may be assigned to another team member. Employee is aware of community and RHS resources.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Nutrition, Dietetics or Related Field (Required) or
• Program Graduate, Nursing (Required) and
• High School Diploma or GED, Only Required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required)

Experience

• 2 years Dietitian Experience (Preferred)
• If Registered Dietitian, must complete an American Dietitian Association approved internship (Required)
• 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Upon Hire(Required)

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