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Responsible for providing diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy to AMG patients and their significant others. Serve as a resource in diabetes management and nutrition education for the healthcare team.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct and document individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients
Educate patients and their families and / or significant others in diabetes and nutrition education needed per visit type
Implement and document teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the individualized assessment for patients and their families and / or significant others per current program educational curriculum or current evidence based recommendations
Collaborate with patients and their families and / or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals
Document evaluation of outcomes and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients and their families and / or significant others
Assure education is based on current program curriculum, ADA guidelines for a nutrition care plan, and input from physicians
Communicate education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team
Bill third party payers for diabetes outpatient self-management and training and medical nutrition therapy, utilizing appropriate coding guidelines
Serve as a resource person and mentor to staff related to clinical knowledge of diabetes management and nutrition therapy
Act as a resource to other departments and disciplines within AMG and community
Participate in formal or informal educational programs regarding diabetes and nutrition related topics
Maintain knowledge of current developments, trends and techniques in nutrition therapy and diabetes management and education and makes recommendations regarding use in diabetes program
Develops educational materials and displays
Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events and internal and external resources
Assists in annual Core Competency by self assessment of performance and identifying future learning needs
Maintains active licensure and registration status (and CDE if applicable)
Collaborates with physicians in planning or implementing research findings into nursing protocols
Participate in professional organizations related to the subspecialty in order to promote and maintain current standards of care and patient education
Requirements:
Bachelors in Dietetics
1-3 years experience in clinical specialty
Able to respond to the age appropriate psychological and physical needs of patients
Understands growth and development needs of the age group with which the associate interacts
Ability to communicate and work cohesively with diverse groups
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a registered dietitian
previous diabetes education experience
Ability to travel locally
Ability to function in a fast paced environment with established time constraints
Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within a short time frame
Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
Ability to cooperate and work well with others
Ability to make sound and timely decisions
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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