JOB SUMMARY
The Diabetes Educator/Clinical Dietitian is part of an interdisciplinary team that provides diabetes education and care for diverse populations. The primary responsibility of the individual is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of diabetes patients by providing individual, group and follow up instruction in healthcare aspects of diabetes management. The Diabetes Educator/Clinical Dietitian uses the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and standards of care to provide care management for patients with diabetes under the supervision and protocol of the organization’s physicians within the scope of practice of the Registered Dietitian certification.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics food systems management, or related field.
Preferred/Optional: Master’s degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency with calculations using fractions, decimals and percentages.
Preferred/Optional: Three years’ experience in clinical nutrition. Experience in diabetes self-management education and care.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required:
State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian certification.
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential awarded by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification awarded by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) within 24 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification awarded by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) at time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.