Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | FT Days | Unity Endocrinology at Ridgeway

Job Title: Inpatient/Outpatient RN / Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Department: Diabetes Education Location: Unity Endocrinology at Ridgeway Address: 2655 Ridgeway Ave #220; Rochester, NY Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Hybrid Allowed, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Flex Schedule Position

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition.
• Develops and individualized MNT or DSMT complex plan of care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.  Uses a variety of complex interventions and methods of behavioral management.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to maintain the Diabetes Education Program and the Weight Management Program as a center of excellence.
• Researches trends in Diabetes Self-Management training and Obesity/Weight Management counseling, within scope of practice.  Develops and writes curriculum that emphasizes patient self-empowerment and self-efficacy.  Assumes the role of educator/mentor by providing goal driven, self-management education and support.  Skilled in delivering MNT and DSMT, in both group and 1:1 setting.  Monitors educational, clinical and behavioral outcomes and revises practice as needed.
• Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPPA 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.  May react to these levels in keeping with standard treatment policy.
• Maintains on-going continuing education required for CDE and RD or RN credentialing.
• Participate in monthly staff meeting to review and revise department quality initiatives.
• Represents Rochester Regional Health and the diabetes education program at various community events and health fairs.
• Conducts managing Diabetes or Weight Management classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information.  Innovates various other class curriculum, topics, and settings. Desired Attributes: Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credentials preferred or Two to three years weight loss counseling with Obesity and Weight Management certification preferred. Experience with Bariatric surgery patients helpful

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition.  MS in Nutrition, Education or Health Preferred OR
• Associates or Bachelors in Nursing Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) through Commission on Dietetic Registration AND Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) through NYS Department of Education Or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 2 years of hire
• Or
• Weight Management Certification within in 2 years of hire
• Or
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) Rochester General Health System is an

Equal Opportunity

/ Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran EDUCATION: BS: Nutrition (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: CD-N - Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) 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: $63,856.00 - $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

Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.