Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Remote) - Rochester Regional Health : Job Details

Job Title: Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Department: Diabetes and Endocrinology Location: Remote Hours Per Week: Varying, ~10-15 hours Schedule: Saturdays and evenings. Flexible schedule and hours based on availability At Diabetes &Endocrinology with RRH, patients will receive comprehensive care, treatment, and related services for diabetes management, as well as disorders of the endocrine system. Our experts are compassionate, highly skilled physicians, advanced practice providers, and dietitians who work together to tailor individual programs that will help people lead healthier, happier lives. We also offer nutritional counseling and educational classes to help patients living with diabetes. SUMMARY: As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, you will provide Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes and other medical conditions in an outpatient setting. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care and Service. Assess patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition. Assist patient in developing realistic, measurable goals to manage their diabetes.
• Education. Conduct managing Diabetes classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information. Innovates various other class curriculum, topics and settings. Conduct 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.
• Documentation. Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPAA regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition; or Associates or Bachelors in Nursing
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) through Commission on Dietetic Registration and Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) through NYS Department of Education; or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• CDE required, or must be obtained within 2 years of hire; or Weight Management Certification within in 2 years of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS in Nutrition, Education or Health.
• Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Educator credentials.
• Two to three years weight loss counseling Obesity and Weight Management certification Experience with Bariatric surgery patients helpful
• Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors helpful.

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: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 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: $63,000.00 - $85,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14607 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.