Certified Diabetes Educator,RD
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Summary of Position:Responsible for providing Diabetes Self Management Training and support services to patients in individual and group settings. Referral base is local physicians' practices. It is essential that a strong commitment to excellent patient care, team work and the use of evidence-based practice exist.Primary Job Responsibilities:Assessment and Implementation: Responsible for conducting thorough diabetes pre-assessments and collaboratively identifying appropriate education needs, goals and interventions with patients. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of these interventions and goal achievement, revising as necessary. Attention is paid to patient-centered and evidence-based care at all times. The AADE-7 System will be used as a template for evidence-based patient education.Evaluation: The effectiveness of interventions and specific patient-focused outcomes are measured and evaluated. They are revised as appropriate to meet the unique needs of each patient.Communication: Document individualized plans of care. Communicate with referring providers to coordinate patient care. Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, family members, staff, professional colleagues and community members in a variety of settings.Education: Provide diabetes self management training and support to patients within the framework of an accredited Diabetes Self Management and Support Program. Provide patient education in both individual and group settings on a wide range of diabetes self management topics. Act as a diabetes resource for colleagues, patients, other departments and the Greater Saratoga community.Resources: Seek out educational opportunities to stay current and competent in all areas of work responsibilities and to meet continuing professional education requirements. Utilize appropriate resources to streamline work processes and solve problems as they arise. Act as a diabetes resource for colleagues, staff and other professional disciplines. Responsibly allocate limited resources in an effective and efficient manner.Community: Develop and facilitate community health education programs and exhibits on a variety of diabetes-related topics. Promote services with potential and current customer groups.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition. At least three years' experience in outpatient diabetes setting working with individuals and groups required. Prior experience with an accredited Diabetes Self Management and Support Program strongly preferred. Current NYS licensed registered dietitian. Certification as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) through The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators required. Membership in The American Association of Diabetes Educators strongly preferred. Salary Range: $30.60 - $51.92Pay Grade: PNBCompensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.