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Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

$26.28 - $42.04 per hour

Mercy Health

Overview

Provide education and support to pregnant patients managing diabetes by teaching nutrition, blood sugar monitoring, and disease management techniques. This role works closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians and care teams to develop care plans, improve patient outcomes, support program development, and serve as a resource for diabetes care during pregnancy.

Schedule : 40-hours per week
Shift: Days

A sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Providing education and training to perinatal patients including nutrition education, meter training, and disease process education.

  • Collaborating with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians to develop and implement care plans.

  • Act as a system resource for managing diabetes in pregnancy.

  • Participating in training students, partners and residents related to diabetic education, medical nutrition therapy, and understanding patient resources in terms of meeting medical goals.

  • Maintaining CEU/CME required for licensure as well as complete focused education related to perinatal nutrition and diabetes management.

  • Participates in ongoing clinic/program development to include policy/procedures and quality initiatives as they relate to diabetes care, clinical development and efficiency.

  • Enters appropriate charges into EPIC with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Participate with program needs as assigned, peer review and be familiar with ADA program requirements

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.


Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition.
Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program.


Certification and Licensure

State certification/licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietician in WI and IL.

CDCES certification required. If not CDCES certification eligible or not CDCES certified at hire, 15 CME credit per year required.

CDCES certification required within 2-years of becoming eligible or being hired.

Prior ADA program experience preferred.


Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
Strong interpretive/organizational/analytical skills.
May be required to work flexible hours.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Manual dexterity needed to operate computer/technology for diabetes. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear. The employee is frequently required to walk/prolonged sitting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.


Level of Supervision

N/A


Supervises

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$26.28 - $42.04

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Life & Disability Insurance

  • FSA/HSA Options

  • Generous, accruing paid time off

  • Paid Parental and caregiver leave

  • Career advancement and educational opportunities

  • Tuition and certification reimbursement

  • Certification Reimbursement

  • Well-being Programs

  • Employee Discounts

  • On-Demand Pay

  • Financial Education

  • Annual recognition/awards events

  • Partner appreciation days

  • Family entertainment/attractions discount

  • Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

  • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

  • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

  • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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