Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO
Department: Endocrine Diabetes
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Provides diabetes self-management education and training (DSME/T), using assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Develops professional competency of clinical staff.
Responsibilities:
Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing.
Constructs age-specific education. Incorporates data from care team into the plan of care. Follows the AADE 7 self-care behaviors in education.
Acts as advanced level diabetes educator within 3 years of hire, as recognized by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) guidelines.
Trains other team members and participates in annual provider training on insulin pumps and intensive insulin management.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:- Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics. Preferred: Master's degree.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within 3 months of hire. CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) as defined by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) within 3 years of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year as a Registered Dietitian. Experience in managing patients with diabetes. Preferred: 2 years as a diabetes educator and completion of certification.
