Outpatient Diabetes Educator-RD (PRN) - Redbank Diabetic Education - PRN

Job description

A member of the multi-disciplinary health care team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of optimal comprehensive diabetes care and education of diabetic clients in accordance with established ADA standards of care. In addition, the dietitian will be consulted on and provide specialized education on nutrition related care for diabetes. Education: Provides comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) - Considering age-specific physiological, developmental, and cultural/socioeconomic parameters, assesses educational and nutritional needs of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. - Assessment includes medical history, nutrition practices, physical activity, medications, health literacy, readiness to learn and readiness to change behaviors. - Assists patients in determination of realistic and measurable goals or outcomes consistent with diabetes practice guidelines and appropriate to patient’s state of health, resources, and needs. - Guides patients in identification of behaviors necessary for goal attainment within a designated time frame. - Monitors progress made toward achievement of pre-determined goals - Provides DSMT in group and individual se...