Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) in the Clinical Nutrition Department at Upland Hills Health.
This full-time day shift position serves as the Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) Program Coordinator for the facility. The role oversees planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, provides diabetes education and support to patients and families, and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care.
Additional responsibilities include nutritional assessments, nutritional counseling, participation in community nutrition programs, menu planning, and contribution to organizational and departmental continuous quality improvement activities.
Candidates must have:
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree as a dietitian, registered nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist from an accredited school
- Completion of an ADA-approved dietetics internship or equivalent education/experience
- Licensure in Wisconsin as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist
- Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics if applying as a dietitian
- CDCES certification or CDCES eligibility
- Knowledge of patient care standards in Wisconsin and standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Association of Diabetes Educators
- Academic preparation and/or experience in caring for persons with chronic disease
- Preferred experience with the Epic medical record system
- Beneficial experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits and perks include:
- Comprehensive benefits packages for part-time and full-time employees
- PTO accrual beginning on day one
- Retirement plan with matching contributions
- Free access to two wellness center facilities for employees
- Low-cost wellness center access for spouses
- Employer-sponsored events throughout the year
- Employment bonus of up to $5,000, prorated by FTE and paid in installments over the first 3 years of employment
Location
Wisconsin, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 months ago