Dietitian Nutrition Education - Toledo Hospital - Outpatient Diabetes Management

Location:

Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center

Department:

Diabetes Management

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a Certified Diabetes Educator, you will provide diabetes education to patients of all ages and their families.

You will create care plans and implement education programs related to diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy and other nutritional disorders. You will work with educators to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The educator participates in staff orientation and curriculum planning for diabetes and nutrition education services.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Currently registered and licensed Dietitian
• Skills: Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer. Completes training and certifications required to provide education on current treatment options and technologies; including, but not limited to insulin infusion pumps, continuous glucose monitors and professional blood glucose monitors. Knowledge of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, treatment, teaching techniques and adult learning, depending on location of work. Good interpersonal relationships with patients and families. Maintains competency to perform appropriate point-of-care testing, per policy
• Certification: Certified Diabetes Educator eligible

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor of Science in a clinical discipline
• Skills: Certified Pump Trainer preferred
• Years of Experience: Experience in diabetes education and educating patients about diabetes management and using the diabetes management equipment in a medical setting
• Certification: Certified Diabetes Educator Certification

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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