Program Manager

BMC Software; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and

403(b) retirement savings match

Paid time off

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to assess, develop, and coordinate diabetes self-management education for people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes within the ADA Diabetes Education Program.

The dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy and address nutrition for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, and food allergies.

Qualifications

• Experience in diabetes education and self-management coaching.
• Ability to develop individualized education plans for diabetes care.
• Proficiency in medical nutrition therapy for related conditions.
• Collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive education and support to patients with diabetes.
• Conduct assessments to determine learning needs.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for diabetes self-management.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling to patients and families.
• Facilitate group education classes on diabetes management.
• Work with diabetes coordinator to design, implement and conduct training per Medicare standards.
• Plan and provide nutritional care considering patient needs and barriers.

Skills

Diabetes education

Medical nutrition therapy

Counseling

Group education

Care planning

Job description

The Outpatient Dietitian/ Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is a specialty dietitian who assesses, develops, and coordinates diabetes self-management education for people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes within the scope of the ADA Diabetes Education Program. The position also includes providing medical nutrition therapy for patients referred to the outpatient nutrition program. The dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy to patients referred for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, food allergies, and more.

• Responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to patients with diabetes, promoting self-management skills, and enhancing health outcomes. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and facilitate diabetes management programs.

• Conduct assessments to determine the educational needs and readiness of patients to learn about diabetes management.

• Develop and implement individualized education plans addressing diabetes self-management, including medication management, nutrition, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, acute and chronic complications.

• Provide ongoing support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of living with diabetes.

• Encourage patient adherence to treatment plans and empower them to actively participate in their health

• Facilitate group education classes on diabetes management

• Work with diabetes coordinator to design, implement, and conduct diabetes self-management training in accordance to Medicare standards and assist in collecting data for accreditation.

• The dietitian plans and provides nutritional care to patients per department policies and procedures by conducting patient assessment and adapting dietary interventions to meet individual patient needs taking into account nutritional status, environmental or social barriers, and cultural diversity utilizing appropriate and proven counseling modalities.

Compensation Range:

$80,500.00- $117,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans