Certified Diabetes Educator

Marshfield Clinic; Park Falls (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health's Marsh Minocqua Center in Minocqua, WI is seeking a Diabetes Care Education Specialist to educate patients on self-management of diabetes and monitor progress within a comprehensive education program.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition, CDR-registered licensure, and CDCES (or eligible within three years). Masters may be required for post-2024 grads. Collaborative, patient-centered care and diabetes technology support are essential components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition per ACEND accredited program
• For graduates after 2024, a Masters degree is required per ACEND
• CDR registration and state licensure as Dietitian or Nutritionist
• CDCES certification or eligible within three years when you qualify

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on diabetes self-management and nutrition
• Collect patient data and monitor health status
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support diabetes care
• Provide training on diabetes technologies (glucose monitors, insulin pumps)
• Support program quality and adherence to standards

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition therapy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Masters degree (post-2024 grads)

Job description

$27.5 - $44.0/hourly Posted 30+ days ago Less than 10 applies

Marshfield Clinic

Minocqua, WI 54548

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Minocqua Ctr
Location: Minocqua, WI
Address: 9576 WI-70, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: 27.50 - 44.00

Job Summary

Educates patients on self care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Provides initial and ongoing assessment, education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self management skills and patient empowerment. Ensure patient/family have understanding of self-care skills including healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring/pattern management, problem solving, and reducing risks. Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determents of health, and evidence-based standards. Supports quality improvement to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self Management Education program. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team, referring provider and other healthcare providers related to diabetes care. Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages. Ability to recognize, evaluate, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Develops an appropriate age, individualized education and care plan based on assessment. Evaluates patient needs and suggests appropriate management strategies, including insulin management and diabetes technologies. Provides training and support to patients and families related to diabetes management technologies (continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps) as appropriate. CDCES will maintain certification on insulin pumps based upon location requirements. Maintains practice by staying abreast of current evidence-based practice. Follows facility protocols related to diabetes care management. May provide education or community support related to diabetes management or diabetes prevention. Responsible for working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. For graduates after 2024, a Masters degree is required per ACEND. Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Graduate Program or post graduate internship is required. Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian. Must have a thorough knowledge of normal nutrition, diabetes self-management skills and medical nutrition therapy. Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state(s) of practice. Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0267303
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No

$27.5 - $44.0/hourly Posted 30+ days ago Less than 10 applies