Diabetes Education & Nutrition Specialist

Mercy Health Corporation; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide diabetes education and medical nutrition therapy. You will educate patients on blood glucose management, coordinate with the diabetes care team, and document activities in EPIC to support quality care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Dietetics, supervised practice, Indiana/Illinois licensure, and CDCES within two years. A sign-on bonus is available, with standard 40-hour weeks and daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with patients and staff.
• Understanding of diabetes education and medical nutrition therapy.
• Familiarity with EPIC or electronic medical records is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Screens and assesses nutritional status of patients/clients seen for Diabetes Education and collaborate with patient to develop and implement a plan and document all pertinent information into the patient's electronic medical record requiring basic computer systems knowledge.
• Develops and implements care plans, coordinating services with diabetes management team and ancillary services.
• Trains/educates patients on blood glucose monitoring including CGMS, insulin pumps and prescribed medication use including injectables.
• Represents the system and diabetes program as a diabetes education care resource person.
• Participates in ongoing clinic/program development to include policy/procedures and quality initiatives as they relate to diabetes care, clinical development and efficiency.
• Enters appropriate charges into EPIC with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Provides information/education to staff members including patient diabetes education/medical nutrition therapy/program/materials development and on patient issues or needs identified.
• Maintains CEU/CME required for licensure/registration/certification. Attends mandatory in-service and completes online education as requested.
• Participates with program needs as assigned, peer review and be familiar with ADA program requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition

Supervised practice program completion

IL/WI Registered/Licensed Dietitian licensure

CDCES certification within 2 years

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide diabetes education and medical nutrition therapy. You will educate patients on blood glucose management, coordinate with the diabetes care team, and document activities in EPIC to support quality care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Dietetics, supervised practice, Indiana/Illinois licensure, and CDCES within two years. A sign-on bonus is available, with standard 40-hour weeks and daytime shifts.