Lead Diabetes Educator - DSMES Program Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lead Diabetes Educator in Endocrinology and Metabolism to lead DSMES services. The role oversees program planning, budgets, and staff education in a hospital setting.

You will coordinate care for pediatric to geriatric diabetes patients, ensuring adherence to ADA guidelines and timely documentation in medical records. This full-time days position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field.
• Requires critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes patient care protocols for diverse age groups and documents in medical records.
• Provides diabetes care for outpatient and inpatient with diabetes.
• Oversees DSMES program planning, implementation, and evaluation; chairs the diabetes advisory committee.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics

RD or RN licensure

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lead Diabetes Educator in Endocrinology and Metabolism to lead DSMES services. The role oversees program planning, budgets, and staff education in a hospital setting.

You will coordinate care for pediatric to geriatric diabetes patients, ensuring adherence to ADA guidelines and timely documentation in medical records. This full-time days position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.