Careers in Quality

Summary:

Responsible for DM instruction, documentation and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conducts quality and effective diabetes self-management education program classes. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for outpatient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events. Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains AADE Recognition Program status.

Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian or Registered Nurse required.
• Group presentation skill for teaching;
• Familiarity with AADE guidelines and Diabetes Recognition Program protocol;
• Knowledge of Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes Management, and Gestational Diabetes Management;
• Exposure to teaching patients in MD office or Hospital
• 1-3 years teaching diabetic patients or teaching medical nutrition therapy in adult and pediatric populations, preferred
• CDE certification, preferred at hire; required within one year of hire;
• Current BLS