Diabetes Education Dietitian | DSMES Specialist

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to provide DSMES and MD-based education, both inpatient and outpatient. The role includes leading individual and group sessions, assessing patient education needs, and collaborating with the health care team to implement care plans.

The educator will stay current on diabetes care developments, document services per CMS guidelines, and may pursue CDCES certification within the required timeframe.

Qualifications

• RN or RD license in the applicable state.
• CDCES preferred; certification within 2–3 years.
• 2 years of patient education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead diabetes self-management education sessions for individuals and groups.
• Assess learning needs, goals and barriers; tailor education accordingly.
• Collaborate with care teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain knowledge of ADA/ADCES DSMES standards and CMS guidelines.
• Document services and bill for DSMT/MNT per payor requirements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Public speaking

Self-directed

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Dietetics degree

Master's in Dietetics

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to provide DSMES and MD-based education, both inpatient and outpatient. The role includes leading individual and group sessions, assessing patient education needs, and collaborating with the health care team to implement care plans.

The educator will stay current on diabetes care developments, document services per CMS guidelines, and may pursue CDCES certification within the required timeframe.