Nutrition and Diabetes Specialist

Job Description :

This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley MedicalCenter and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE : Nutrition and Diabetes Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW : Provide diabetes and nutrition individual consultations and group classes in an outpatient setting. Work directly with the multidisciplinary care team including Clinic Network Providers, RN Care Managers, Pharmacy, Health Facilitators and other care team members to support efforts in achieving quality measures. Collaborate with healthcare providers about the medical and the educational management of patients with nutrition and diabetes issues.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT : Lifestyle Medicine and Fitness Center

HOURS OFWORK : Variable

RESPONSIBLE TO : Manager - Lifestyle Medicine and Fitness Center

PREREQUISITES :

Licensed as a Registered Dietician in Washington State.

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Minimum of one-year experience in teaching patients with nutrition concerns and / or diabetes.

Special consideration to candidates with background / education in exercise science and / or prescription.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of adult learning principles, methodologies and curriculum design.

Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups

Previous teaching experience in health care including patient education and / or staff education

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language

Evidence of excellent assessment, communication, writing and teaching skills

Advanced Skills in Diabetes Education and medical management within scope of licensure

Ability to use various computer systems including : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Electronic Medical Records systems

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Requires the ability to plan, promote, and teach classes to groups up to 25+ patients.

2. Requires the ability to analyze patient data and plan care for patients.

3. Must be able to handle a fast-paced work schedule including documentation during 1 : 1 visits.

4. Must be able to transport self to classes and clinical sites.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Generic Job Functions : See generic job description for Clinical Partner.

B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

Provide diabetes and nutrition individual consultations and group classes in an outpatient setting.

Collect comprehensive patient assessment data; develop individualized plan, goals and objectives for patient per accrediting body standards.

Communicate plan with patients and their families, primary health care provider, and multi-disciplinary health care members.

Develop and implement an individual follow- up plan with each patient.

Document assessment, plan, goals, objectives and education provided for each visit. Maintain medical record per hospital standard.

Plan and deliver select modules in the comprehensive diabetes management class as assigned in accordance with national standards.

Review course content annually and revise based on needs assessments and course evaluations in conjunction with the Lifestyle Medicine leadership team.

Revise teaching materials and resources as needed.

Understand and practice within Medicare / Medicaid and private insurance guidelines for diabetes and nutrition education.

Prepare programs and classes that support clinic network strategic initiatives

Collaborate with healthcare providers about the medical and the educational management of patients with nutrition and diabetes issues.

Work directly with the multidisciplinary care team including Clinic Network Providers, RN Care Managers, Pharmacy, Health Facilitators and other care team members to support efforts in achieving quality measures.

Utilizes team approach with care team to provide services; collaborates and communicates with team members to enhance quality of service provided

Identifies when a patient's educational or medical needs are outside the scope of practice and expertise, and coordinates additional services to meet needs if needed

Analyzes patient blood glucose data and recommends necessary therapy adjustments

Assists providers with the management and education of the patients with diabetes. Assists with diabetes related blood glucose issues and recommends plan of care within scope of practice.

Work collaboratively with the Lifestyle Medicine and Fitness team to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care plans.

Assist in marketing and coordinator functions.

Demonstrate improved outcomes for patients with Diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Participate in system-wide improvement projects, leading projects as appropriate.

Revised : 11 / 18

Grade : NC09

FLSA : E

CC : 7255

Job Qualifications : PREREQUISITES :

Licensed as a Registered Dietician in Washington State.

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Minimum of one-year experience in teaching patients with nutrition concerns and / or diabetes.

Special consideration to candidates with background / education in exercise science and / or prescription.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of adult learning principles, methodologies and curriculum design.

Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups

Previous teaching experience in health care including patient education and / or staff education

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language

Evidence of excellent assessment, communication, writing and teaching skills

Advanced Skills in Diabetes Education and medical management within scope of licensure

Ability to use various computer systems including : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Electronic Medical Records systems