Clinical Diabetes Educator (Full Time) | Hybrid

Job Title : Clinical Diabetes Educator

Department : Diabetes and Endocrinology

Location : Unity Diabetes and Endocrinology

Hours Per Week : Full Time, 40 hours

Schedule : Monday-Friday, day shift

Sign-On Bonus : Up to $7,500

SUMMARY :

To provide Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes and other medical conditions in an outpatient setting

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assesses patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition.
• Teach patients DSME and MNT, utilizing methods appropriate to age and learning capabilities
• Assist patient in developing realistic, measurable goals to manage their diabetes.
• Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate with the health care team, including physicians and other providers regarding patient goals, plan of care and other pertinent information. May make recommendations to physicians regarding therapies and treatment options.
• Conducts managing Diabetes classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information. Innovates various other class curriculum, topics and settings.
• Conducts in office blood glucose and blood pressure testing on patients with diabetes and / or hypertension.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : BS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE :

62,000.00 - $85,000.00

CITY : Rochester

POSTAL CODE : 14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans by a prospective employee and / or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.