Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Provides DSMT and MNT for diabetes patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

• Use principles of teaching and learning theory and lifestyle counseling to help clients confidently and effectively manage their disease.

• Provide individualized instruction for persons of all ages, incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and preferred learning styles of the client.

• Conduct group diabetes education classes.

• Provide diabetes self management training, which includes providing recommendations for nutrition, medication, and lifestyle changes.

• Documents the assesment,planning, intervention and evaluation in the medical record following established guidelines.

• Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns.

• Demonstrate leadership skills by presenting on nutrition topic related to their expertise.

• Example of settings include journal club, in-service, Grand Rounds, THS-FANS program. This may also include participating on a hospital committee or THS-FANS sub-committee.

• Participate in department activities to enhance patient satisfaction.

• Keep current on nutrition research and incorporate into daily practice.

• Other clinical duties as assigned.

Required: Bachelors Degree

• Preferred: Masters Degree

• Specify Degree(s): Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed

• Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Required: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran