Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Full Time)

Description HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500Paid Time Off & HolidaysBenefits Effective Date of HireTuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramSame Day Pay through Daily PayPension PlanRetirement PlanAdvancement OpportunitiesEmployee DiscountsCertification PaySUMMARYAs 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.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Unity Diabetes and EndocrinologyDEPARTMENT: Food and NutritionSCHEDULE: ATTRIBUTESBachelor's Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition. MS in Nutrition, Education or Health Preferred OR Associates in NursingRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist(RD) through Commission on Dietetic Registration AND Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist(CDN) through NYS Department of EducationCDE required, or must be obtained within 2 years of hireTwo to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Educator credentials preferredKnowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors helpfulRESPONSIBILITIESPatient 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 HIPPA regulations.EDUCATION: BS: Nutrition (Required)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.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)PAY RANGE: $56,160.00 - $83,491.00The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranMinimum Salary: 56160.00

Maximum Salary: 83491.00

Salary Unit: Yearly