Dietitian-Diabetes Educator

Details

• Department: Endocrinology
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, plus come weekends for community events. No on-call and no holidays.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Agnes
• Location: Baltimore, MD

Masters-Prepared Registered Dietitian (RD)

Experience in Diabetes Education

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is a plu

Experience with Gestational Diabetes Education

Proficient in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)


Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.


Responsibilities

Educate patients, healthcare workers and the community about controlling diabetes through nutritional management.

• Coordinate with designated staff to effectively integrate medical nutrition therapy into the overall management of diabetes.
• Provide diabetes education for patients, healthcare workers and the community.
• Encourage the diabetes team to support, and reinforce nutrition prescriptions, and to help patients manage their meal plan.
• Supervise the planned education process for the goals of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes.
• Reinforce diabetes education, and instruction to the staff, and implement, and monitor educational plan of care.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers including receiving and writing orders to ensure effective, and efficient patient care, and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Ideal Candidate:

• We are seeking a dynamic, outgoing, and flexible professional who excels in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference in diabetes care.
• Your expertise will play a crucial role in providing personalized nutrition care and education to our patients.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

Educate patients, healthcare workers and the community about controlling diabetes through nutritional management.

• Coordinate with designated staff to effectively integrate medical nutrition therapy into the overall management of diabetes.
• Provide diabetes education for patients, healthcare workers and the community.
• Encourage the diabetes team to support, and reinforce nutrition prescriptions, and to help patients manage their meal plan.
• Supervise the planned education process for the goals of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes.
• Reinforce diabetes education, and instruction to the staff, and implement, and monitor educational plan of care.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers including receiving and writing orders to ensure effective, and efficient patient care, and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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