Diabetes Educator (Dietitian)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403B Savings Plan

Paid Time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP) is seeking a certified diabetes educator (dietitian) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes education programs within our outpatient diabetes/endocrine practice. The educator will also serve as the diabetes nutritionist for patient education and will conduct continuing education for professionals and the public.

Under supervision, you will educate patients and families, respond to phone inquiries about pediatric diabetes management, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics is required.
• Current license or registration as a dietitian is required; CDCES must be obtained within 1 year.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis, and basic disease processes; familiarity with EMR data documentation; MS PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate components of the diabetes education program.
• Provide diabetes education to patients and families in an outpatient setting.
• Respond to phone calls from parents of newly diagnosed children/adolescents with diabetes.
• Educate on sick day management and day-to-day diabetes concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

EMR documentation

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP), we bring Johns Hopkins Medicine to our communities. With more than 40 locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, we have opportunities for you to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals, right in your neighborhood. You don’t have to travel far to find your next great opportunity!

We are looking for a Diabetes Educator Certified (Dietitian) for Central Nursing.Under general supervision, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates several components of the diabetes education program at the diabetes and endocrine practice. Also serves as the diabetes nutritionists for patient education. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes and nutrition for allied professionals and the general public. Diabetes Educator will provide diabetes education to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. The educator will respond to phone calls from parents of newly diagnosed children and adolescents with diabetes and provide education to help bridge the transition from inpatient to outpatient diabetes care. The educator will respond to phone calls regarding sick day management and day-to-day type 1 and type 2 diabetes concerns.

What awaits you!

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403B Savings Plan w/employer contribution
• Paid Time off & Paid holidays
• Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits
• Health & Wellness programs and more!

Location: 1000 E. Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.
• Current license or registration in specific allied health profession (e.g. Registered Dietician) required. Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis, and basic disease processes. Analytical ability required to gather data, decide on conformity based on predetermined criteria, identify problems and refer for resolution. Basic knowledge of medical records coding standards. Awareness of licensing and accreditation standards. Knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of relational EMR data documentation, ability to conduct research of issue at hand, as well as formulate recommendations based on findings
• Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Salary Range: Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.