Diabetes Educator - Dietitian Part Time

SUMMARY Part time 0.5FTE, Days opportunity currently available with the Diabetes Education program. The position will provide support at the HHS Richfield Clinic location. The Diabetes Educator -Dietitian provides culturally sensitive education and consultation to patients, families and staff, as well as the professional and lay community. This includes information on nutrition, treatments, equipment operating, coping with a chronic illness and other related topics. The Diabetes Educator-Dietitian participates in team activities, staff education, professional organizations and other projects as assigned. Required COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees Hennepin Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes all employees, volunteers, students, and contracted staff, with limited exemptions for medical or religious reasons. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide culturally sensitive diabetes self-management training (DSMT), counseling and education to patients, both individually and in groups Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the education needs of the patient with diabetes Initiate and adjust diabetes medications per HCMC Diabetes Educator, CDE Protocol Order diabetes supplies and diabetes lab tests per HCMC Diabetes Educator, CDE Protocol Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients based on individualized needs Communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team about the diabetes management and educational needs of patients Maintain documentation in the EPIC medical record pertaining to diabetes education and management Maintain ADA and/or AADE accreditation program records Develop educational materials pertaining to diabetes using current evidence-based protocols Work with clinic management and staff to improve diabetes care and measures within the clinic Provide diabetes education to health care professionals and community groups Serve as a preceptor to health professional students Serve on committees or special projects related to the care of patients with diabetes Maintain knowledge of the latest techniques, equipment and products available for diabetes treatment, care and education Attain all agreed goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in food/nutrition or dietetics and completion of a commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) approved practice program Minimum of two years in a health care setting working with patients with diabetes, preferably community-based Registered Dietitian (RD) with current licensure in Minnesota Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills such as to communicate with a broad range of individuals Beneficial - Knowledge of Spanish culture and language