Registered Dietitian or RN - Diabetes Educator - Clinic

Advocate Health; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Diabetes Education Specialist to provide DSMES services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The educator will lead individual and group sessions, tailor education to patient needs, and collaborate with the care team to develop comprehensive diabetes care plans.

Candidates must hold RN or Registered Dietitian licensure, preferably CDCES, with 2 years' patient education experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine.

Responsibilities

• Provides DSMES following ADA/ADCES standards.
• Lead individual and group diabetes education sessions.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy if registered dietitian.
• Collaborate with care team to implement care plans.
• Document and bill for DSMT and MNT services.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Self-directed

Education

RN

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Department:

05580 Lakeshore Southpointe - Patient Education and Nutrition

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

34

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position is scheduled for 34 hours per week 1-10 hour day at Southpointe on Mondays, 3-8 hour days at Sinai: Tue, Thur, Fri at Sinai

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).

Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly. Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient).

If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes orotherreferringdiagnosis

Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or otherreferring diagnosis.

The educator willmaintainknowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medicationsper protocol.

Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.

Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.

Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.Mustdemonstrateknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Serves as a health resource to the community byparticipatingin community events and coordinating support meetings.Participates in the development and evaluation of patient educationprogramand materials.

Acts as a resource for health care providers,patientsandthe community.

If a teammate does not yet have CDCES,mustcomplete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually,perADA/ADCESrequirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RegisteredDietitian, inthe State ofapplicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two yearspreferredbut not to exceed 3 years.

Education Required:

Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES. Ifnursingdegree, BSN preferred. Master’s degree in DieteticsrequiredifDieticianlicenseobtainedafter 01/01/2024.

Experience Required:

2 years of patient-oriented educational experience preferred with a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age-appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health conditions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organizational and effective time management skills

Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine

Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities

Self-directed

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment

Possible exposureto infections and contagious diseases

Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Preferred Education:

Ifnursingdegree, BSN preferred.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.