Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

About This Role

Educate patients and their families about diabetes self-management and nutrition guidelines, develop educational plans, and serve as a resource for healthcare professionals. Participate in the assessment and continuous quality improvement of the diabetes education program.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about diabetes self-management and evidence-based nutrition guidelines in individual or group settings
• Assess the needs of patients and their families, formulate an educational plan, implement, evaluate, and revise the plan
• Function as a resource to the patient, community, and other health care professionals
• Coordinate ongoing patient care and support with appropriate members of the care team
• Provide education, training, and support related to diabetes technologies
• Plan and conduct continuing education programs in diabetes and general nutrition for allied professionals and the general public
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the diabetes education program at the Center, including continuous quality improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics
• Washington Dietitian Certification or Washington Nutritionist Certification upon hire
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of hire
• 4 years of nutrition experience
• One thousand hours of diabetes education experience
• Experience and comfort with teaching and public speaking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics
• 4 years of nutrition experience, preferably one year in ambulatory care setting or community health, and 1000 hours of diabetes education experience

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics

Benefits

Certifications