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Job Title

RN or RD- Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

                     

Department

Endocrinology-Medical Specialty Institute

                      

Job Code

T26147

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30am

                       

Job Summary

We are seeking a Spanish speaking Diabetes Educator to support Lutheran Hospital.

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy or diabetes self-management education for assigned patient populations requiring nutrition and/or diabetes support in which medications and monitoring are an integral component in the design of therapy.
• Collaborates with Endocrinology providers to design and administer nutrition and diabetes care and education that supports patient safety in the setting of high-risk medication use. 
• Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, knowledge level, disease history, desired outcomes, and electronic medical record data.
• Develops an individualized care plan with safe and effective interventions based on the patient’ assessed needs and goals, and promotes successful self-management through education and support.
• Utilizes the most recent national standards and guidelines for diabetes and obesity care in practice, including the ADCES7 Self-Care BehaviorsTM.
• Uses diabetes and weight management technology to assess diabetes status, provide patient care, and track outcomes.
• Delivers specialized interventions and comprehensive counseling and education services to patients with diabetes and obesity who require nutritional management and diabetes care and education.
• Implements a care plan, communicates plan, establishes a follow-up system (outpatient), and maintains documentation.
• Provides complete, concise, and timely documentation of each patient encounter in the electronic medical record.
• Develops and contributes to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines to creates and revise education materials related to diabetes and weight management.
• Participates in program development designed to market and expand departmental services and revenue generation.
• Markets services to potential and current referral sources; develops and implements services in response to needs and wants of patients, referring providers, and administration.
• Actively contributes to departmental initiatives, including committees, projects, and community outreach.
• Completes reports for ongoing productivity and outcomes tracking.
• Participates in professional growth activities; attends and contributes to conferences and seminars on diabetes, nutrition, and related topics.
• Represents Cleveland Clinic on diabetes and nutrition related matters.
• Supports departmental research and quality initiatives, and applies current research and evidence-based care to practice.
• Adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards, and complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Dietetics, or a closely related field.
• Dietitians must have completed a dietetic internship through a credentialed program.

Certifications:

• Maintains current license to practice dietetics or nursing in the State of Ohio
• Dietitians must also have active certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN).
• Must earn and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within two years of hire/assignment.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian or a Registered Nurse.
• Connection/experience with diabetes program preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and clinic sites. Must have manual dexterity to sufficiently perform electronic data entry, and demonstrate devices and medications to patients.
• Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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