Certified Diabetes Educator - Bismarck Clinic

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10k

Sign-on bonus $15k

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to educate patients about diabetes self-care, gather data for monitoring, and deliver comprehensive nutrition therapy. The role covers neonatal to geriatric patients, with a focus on culturally appropriate care and improving health outcomes.

The candidate will be registered with the CDR, licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and hold NCDBDE certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an ACEND accredited program.
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Undergraduate Program or post graduate internship is required.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian.
• Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state(s) of practice.
• Must be certified by the National Credentialing Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) and hold current Certified Diabetes Educator.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on diabetes self-care and lifestyle changes.
• Collect patient data to monitor health status and diabetes management.
• Provide nutrition therapy and monitor nutritional care for all age groups.
• Apply program management principles to support self-management of diabetes.
• Refer complex cases to other healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Diabetes education

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Dietitian licensure

Certifications (CDR)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

ACEND-accredited program

Job description

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: 7th Thayer Clinic
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 225 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00
Pay Info: $10,000 sign on bonus with 2-year commitment, or $15,000 sign-on with a three-year commitment!

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. Organizes diabetes self care materials including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes. Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical practice consistent with practice level. Collects patient data on a regular basis, in order to monitor their health status. Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Ability to recognize, evaluates, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Makes suggestions on how to improve health conditions based on the analysis of patient data; refers patients with specific problems to other healthcare providers. Applies principles of program and/or business management to create a climate that supports successful self-management of diabetes. Educates patients on self-care and lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.

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.

Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Undergraduate 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 be certified by the National Credentialing Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) and hold current Certified Diabetes Educator (certified through NCBDE).

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-0231989
Job Function: Nursing
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