MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Diabetes Educator/Dietitian

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $74K — $134K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or a related field required
  • Prior diabetes self-management education experience preferred
  • Valid Maryland Dietitian license (REG DIET) required
  • Valid Maryland RN license or Compact State Licensure required
  • Valid Maryland Nurse Practitioner license required
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or must obtain within 1.5 years required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; Basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to department goals while adhering to policies and quality standards
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop patient-centered diabetes plans
  • Communicates progress and concerns regarding patient care to program leaders
  • Completes diabetes assessments and develops individualized care plans
  • Provides diabetes education and nutrition therapy to patients and families
  • Serves as an educational resource for MMG practices
  • Maintains records and documentation in patient medical records

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in community outreach efforts
  • Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement teams
  • Potential for telehealth solutions and distance visits
  • Supportive collaboration with healthcare professionals
  • Focus on patient-centered care and health optimization
Full Job Description
About the Job

General Summary of Position
Educates supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes addressing the stages of diabetes throughout the lifespan. Promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Collaborates with nurse practitioners primary care providers and endocrinologists in developing patient-centered diabetes plan. Confers with Physician(s) and/or Nurse Practitioner(s) concerning assigned patients.
  • Communicates/meets with the program leader regarding the progress of program implementation at MMG practices and concerns regarding patient care.
  • Completes patient's diabetes assessment and develops educational goals and a diabetes self-management support care plan based on patients' assessed needs.
  • Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy to patients and families in individual and group settings. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning styles of the patient.
  • Serves as an educational resource to MMG practice. Provides technical and educational assistance as needed.
  • Follows patients closely (in person and via phone/video conferencing) until the patient meets program goals or is transferred to the virtual control center.
  • Maintains required records reports and statistics.
  • Completes timely documentation in the patient's medical record and timely coding of services to optimize patient safety and assure compliant billing practices are followed.
  • May Provide distance visits by video conferencing telephone text and email.
  • Partners with MedStar Diabetes Institute and records outcomes in Diabetes Institute database as required.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing Dietetics or nutrition related field required
    Experience
    • Prior work experience not required Diabetes self-management education and support experience preferred
    Licenses and Certifications
    • REG DIET - Dietitian - Registered Valid license in Maryland as a Dietitian (must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) required or
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid license in Maryland as a Registered Nurse required or
    • Licensed Nurse Practitioner Valid license in Maryland as a Nurse Practitioner (by the American Nursing Association) required and
    • CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification Certified Diabetes Educator credential preferred/eligible required and
    • CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification If not already CDE will obtain certification within 1-1/2 Yrs required
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills including the use of Excel are preferred.
    • Highly organized and strong attention to detail.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.

    About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
    Learn more about MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
    Size
    1,200 employees
    Industry
    Healthcare
    * Ladders Estimates

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