Braselton, Georgia
Nashville, Tennessee
Los Angeles, California
CMF-California Medical Facility
Rye Brook, New York
Hilo, Hawaii
Posted: 23-Jan-26
Location: Tyler, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 313595
Summary:
The Registered Clinical Dietician Educator is responsible for DM and MNT instruction, documentation, and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conduct quality and effective diabetes self-management and medical nutrition therapy education, either individually or in a class setting. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for out-patient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events. Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADCES or ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Provides quality, evidence-based outpatient diabetes self-management and medical nutrition therapy instruction in group or individual settings based on assessed needs and consistent with ADA or ADCES guidelines.
- Instructs according to age-specific guidelines & medical conditions. Applies AADE7 self-care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change
- Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status by assisting with ADA or ADCES annual accreditation and related tasks.
- Conduct self-management classes that are conducive to learning, resulting in satisfactory or better evaluations.
- Perform patient DM or MNT instruction per physician orders.
- Provide technology-based device training and complete continual education as needed on new and existing technology related to diabetes and medical nutrition therapy. Assist with technology paperwork.
- As needed, provides family support & education during appointments and in the interim.
- Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
- Maintain open communication
- Document and evaluate the teaching and learning process on the patient?s chart within system-established guidelines as well as ADA or ADCES guidelines.
- Provides professional and timely information to the MD regarding patient progress and status.
- Develops, implements, and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of community outreach.
- Assists with diabetes education in-services for nursing staff and physicians.
- Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with diabetes.
- Precepts and assists with education for dietetic interns and other health-care professionals as needed.
- Assists with training of new CHRISTUS associates and providers as needed.
- Compliance with regulatory standards.
- Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health
- Facilitates participant access to services.
- Strives for the highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
? Master?s Degree in a related field required.
Experience
? 1 -3 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
? RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential required in the state of employment
? LD (Licensed Dietician) credential required in the state of employment.
? Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or BC-ADM is required within 24 months of the hire date.
? CPT (Certified Pump Trainer) preferred.
? NPPES NPI Registry completed with active NPI Number for billable services.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time