Diabetes Educator Dietitian RD

Company: Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for diabetes and helping patients improve their overall health outcomes? Are you in either the Daytona or Palm Coast area? Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the communities we serve! We provide acute care and outpatient services to ensure 'Whole Care' to everyone we encounter. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One Paid Parental Leave Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) Student Loan Repayment Program Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: Full-time Shift: Days Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach - 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 The role you'll contribute: Responsible for assessment, plan, intervention and evaluation of Basic and Comprehensive Diabetes Self -Management Training Medical Nutrition Therapy to all patients referred to AdventHealth Diabetes Center. Maintains current knowledge of diabetes and adheres to all processes according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) National Diabetes Education Standards and AHD ADA Program Recognition standards. Provides optimum diabetes education to patients from adolescents through geriatric age. Requires travel between multiple hospitals and scheduled community outreach events. The value you'll bring to the team: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes. Regularly works with medical staff in multiple hospitals to provide basic and comprehensive diabetes education training and skills for referred outpatients with focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy. Conducts initial assessment and reassessment of patient/family's education needs and develops a specific plan of care to meet those needs. Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response; evaluates overall teaching plan for effectiveness in achieving optimal established goals and optimal outcome. Utilizes and coordinates resources to provide appropriate continuum of care for the patient/family. Provides dynamic one-on-one instruction and group instruction Demonstrates ability to coordinate, conduct and facilitate diabetes support group meetings Demonstrates appropriate and age-related assessment and intervention. Develops, reviews and revises the Diabetes Program Curriculum on an annual basis or as needed to provide current and accurate information. Obtains information and continuing education necessary to provide current diabetes/medical nutrition therapy education. Completes required documentation as needed by the department secretary for timely and accurate patient registration and service charges Complete documentation in the patient's medical record and Diabetes Harbor Software according to department standards and ADA Program Education Recognition Standards. Provides timely and accurate responses to telephone calls from patients/family and other health professionals. Understands and utilizes appropriate patient referral, scheduling and appointment processes in the department. Able to perform computer skills required for Diabetes Education Program, Diabetes DataTrak, and email communication within department. Member and active participant in the FHMS Diabetes Program Advisory Committee. Recommends and develops protocols and clinical pathways to ensure quality diabetes care. Demonstrates time management and organization skills for completing daily, weekly and long-term assignments, including traveling, classroom set-up and clean up. Participates in community outreach events as defined by department. Provides professional expertise to other members of the diabetes care team, nursing staff, and community. Markets diabetes management services to the medical community and community at large. Provides in-services and continuing education programs to meet identified/justified needs. Adequately maintains supplies and teaching models for education program needs. Demonstrates competence in use of office and diabetes teaching aids and equipment. Participates in monthly PI activities to ensure quality measures are met. The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor degree in Dietetics and has passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration examination Current Florida Registered Dietitian licensure Valid State of Florida Driver's License Minimum of 4 years clinical experience Current in Basic Life Support or obtains within Introductory period Computer skills in Microsoft office and be adaptable to new software programs Preferred qualifications: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDCES) or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire Recent experience in an acute care settingJob Type: Full-timePay: $26.16 - $39.24 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceMedical Specialty: DieteticsSchedule: Day shift Monday to Friday

License/Certification: CDCES certification (Required)Ability to Commute: Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (Required)Ability to Relocate: Daytona Beach, FL 32117: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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