Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitian

Position Title

Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitian

Varies - PRN

Olathe Medical Center The Doctors Building 1 (MOB 1 & 2) 20375 W. 151st St.

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Diabetes Educator Dietitian plays a crucial role in providing nutritional guidance and general self-management education to individuals living with diabetes. This professional participates in the development and implementation of current and new nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator Dietitian works closely with the department coordinator in maintaining ADA accreditation and performing continuous quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' medical history, dietary habits, and lifestyle to determine their nutritional needs.
• Personalized Meal Planning: Create and implement individualized meal plans tailored to patients’ specific diabetes management goals.
• Education and Counseling: Teach patients about the relationship between diet and diabetes, offering practical advice and strategies for healthy eating in one-on-one and group settings.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track patients' progress, adjust meal plans as necessary, and provide ongoing support and encouragement.
• Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers, including providers and nurses, to ensure a cohesive approach to diabetes management.
• Resource Development: Develop and utilize educational materials and resources to aid patients in understanding and managing their condition. Participate in community events, as appropriate.
• Competencies: Perform and maintain the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required within the department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition from an accredited college or university
• 2 or more years of experience in nutrition or diabetes

• Master's Degree in dietetics or nutrition from an accredited college or university
• 2 or more years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) within 1 Year
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Licensed Dietitian - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS)