Diabetes Educator & Dietitian — DSMES Specialist

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to coordinate diabetes self-management education and nutrition care across patient care settings. You will assess needs, provide education, and collaborate with the diabetes care team to improve outcomes.

This role involves documenting in the EHR, teaching patients and families about diet, glucose monitoring, and technology such as insulin pumps, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within Wellstar.

Qualifications

• Coordinate DSMES needs and provide patient education on diabetes management.
• Assess biological, emotional, and educational needs of patients and families.
• Foster continuity of Nutrition Care Process across care continuum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote quality diabetes education services.
• Collaborate with care teams to assess DSMES needs.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Document education encounters in the EHR timely.
• Assist with interpreting glucose monitoring data and insulin pump data.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Insulin pump data interpretation

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to coordinate diabetes self-management education and nutrition care across patient care settings. You will assess needs, provide education, and collaborate with the diabetes care team to improve outcomes.

This role involves documenting in the EHR, teaching patients and families about diet, glucose monitoring, and technology such as insulin pumps, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within Wellstar.