Reg Dietician Diabetes Educator 1 chez Mercyhealth

Overview:

In collaboration with multidisciplinary diabetes management team provides diabetes/nutritional self-management education (DSMES) to patients/families living with diabetes.

• 80 Hours/2 Weeks
• Alpine Clinic, Loves Park IL
• Full-time benefits
• Day Shift, No Holidays

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Screens and assess nutritional status of patients/clients seen for Diabetes Education and collaborate with patient to develop and implement a plan and document all pertinent information into the patient's electronic medical record requiring basic computer systems knowledge.
• Develops and implements care plans, coordinating services with diabetes management team and ancillary services.
• Train/educate patient's on blood glucose monitoring including/not limited to include continuous glucose sensor (CGMS), insulin pumps and prescribed medication use including injectables.
• Represents the system and diabetes program as a diabetes education care resource person.
• Participates in ongoing clinic/program development to include policy/procedures and quality initiatives as they relate to diabetes care, clinical development and efficiency.
• Enters appropriate charges into EPIC with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Provide information/education to staff members including patient diabetes education/medical nutrition therapy/program/materials development and on patient issues or needs identified.
• Maintains CEU/CME required for licensure/registration/certification. Attends mandatory in-service and completes online education as requested.
• Participate with program needs as assigned, peer review and be familiar with ADA program requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition.
Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program.

Certification/Licensure:

State certification/licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietician in WI and IL.

CDCES certification required. If not CDCES certification eligible or not CDCES certified at hire, 15 CME credit per year required.

CDCES certification required within 2-years of becoming eligible or being hired.

Prior ADA program experience preferred.

Special Physical Demands:

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Manual dexterity needed to operate computer/technology for diabetes. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear. The employee is frequently required to walk/prolonged sitting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

 

Benefits:

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: 

· Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

· Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

· Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

· Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

· Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

· Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

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