Certified Diabetes Educator - Dietician - Primary Care

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Address: 8536 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456 This position rotates to office locations in West Ashley and James Island areas.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday; 8:00
• AM - 5:00 PM Job Summary To provide high quality healthcare through the provision of diabetes self-management training in a variety of settings to meet the needs of patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. To create and coordinate a multi-disciplinary lifestyle modification program to help participants lower their risk of heart and vascular disease through healthy exercise and eating patterns.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred. Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved internship program. Licensure/Certification Must be a Licensed Registered Dietitian, a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Certified as a Diabetes Educator by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE). Recent graduates will be considered but must be Registered and Licensed (preferred in Virginia). Knowledge/Skills Possesses comprehensive knowledge of and experience in diabetes prevention, prediabetes, and diabetes management. 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. Ability to provide education and/or consultation for patients, family, and other healthcare professionals. Ability to communicate with the healthcare team information that impacts patient care. Conducts diabetes self-management education according to best practices in both individual and group setting. Coordinates care, collects diabetes data, and serves as a diabetes resource to healthcare team. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures and to communicate clearly. Responsible for professional growth and development, functions as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary care team, utilizes evidence-based practice to guide the provision of care. mentoring/precepting dietetic interns as assigned. Participates in health fairs and other community activities that promote health, wellness, and CareAlliance Health Services. Serves as a resource for compliance with modified diets through direct and indirect interaction with the diet office. Patients, families and/or significant others, hospital and medical staff, employees, and visitors. Work Demands/Environment Frequently standing, walking, sitting. Intermittent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 25 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to wet floors, steam pipes and/or variable kitchen temperatures. Possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours. Travel may be required. Positions located in the Home Health department may have occasional exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community. Responsibilities Assesses and teaches diabetes self-management education skills including blood glucose monitoring, insulin action timing and administration, medication education, symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, exercise guidelines, stress management techniques, post-partum follow up guidelines, insulin pump therapy, Continuous Glucose Sensor, reduction of risks, and survival skills. Responsible for data collection utilizing appropriate documentation tools. Participates in ADA accreditation activities. Assesses, documents, and helps coordinate plan of care for appropriate measures including: HbA1c/ glucose screening tests, dilated retinal eye exams, nephropathy screening, EKG, foot exams, and patient goal setting. Participates in program development as well as marketing. Responsible for making outreach visits to physician offices to promote and grow diabetes related services. Serves as the nutrition and diabetes resource for the interdisciplinary team. Provides education and develops resources as needed. Communicates patient information to referring providers and appropriate staff in a timely manner. Promotes wellness to patients, families, team members and the community by participating in health fairs, speaking engagements and other community events Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

SS Quality - Care Management - Roper St. Francis Health Alliance It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.