Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist for the Vancouver Medical Clinic. The CDCES delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and endocrinology care. The CDCES is an integral part of the care team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. The CDCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The CDCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. Candidate will work closely with Endocrinologist, bariatric surgery patients, and diabetes technology (CGM, insulin pens, etc.).
Maintains complete and up-to-date charts (documenting counseling session as specified by program guidelines in legible form), and statistical program records but not limited to: Misys EMREHR records, WIC/CIMS Flow sheet, WIC diet records, certification sheets weight/height grids, diet evaluation sheets, infant birth outcomes, appointment schedules and encounter forms
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff. Serves as a liaison between Nutrition and/or WIC and other clinic and community services and makes referrals as appropriate
Assists with the clerical and statistical program work as needed
Attends selected clinic, MSS, PHS Department and WIC meetings and participates in continuing education as needed
Acts as a preceptor for dietetic interns, as appropriate
The Registered Dietician shall follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Clinical Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients
Interviews clients from diverse populations, reviews and documents client history, anthropometric and laboratory data, and reviews current eating habits
Uses standard assessment tools and follows department policies and practices to perform screening procedures such as weighing and measuring, taking hematocrits, plotting growth grids, and reviewing dietary evaluations
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality: documents vendor and participant complaints and infractions
Provides program orientation, nutrition requirements, and assists in scheduling client appointments, considering all programmatic and client needs
Provides individual and group nutrition education according to program guidelines, utilizing client appropriate methods and materials
Provides Medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Facilitates appointment time through scheduling and following up on failed appointments according to protocol, coordinates services with other health professionals, and cooperates with other departments. Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in Medical record according to protocol
Education and/or Qualification
Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university
Completed an accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics
7 hours of HIV/AIDS course
WA State Registration and Certification for Dietitian or RD/CD eligible with attainment of these credentials within time period stated in the Sea Mar Nutrition Program Policies and Procedures Manual
Medical Assistant-Registered Certification required for Hemoglobin testing for WIC RD. WIC staff who do not have the Medical Assistant-Registered Certification are not permitted to perform the Hemoglobin testing. Staff are required to obtain the Certification after hire or promotion
The experience should reveal demonstrated interest in nutrition services and nutrition education
Experience in community nutrition setting with an interest in basic nutrition and childhood development is desirable
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Russian is preferred but not required
What We Offer Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. The fringe benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email the Nutrition Program Manager at the contact listed on the Sea Mar Careers page.
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
External Candidates considered after the posted date. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at seamar.org/jobs-general.html
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Maintains complete and up-to-date charts (documenting counseling session as specified by program guidelines in legible form), and statistical program records but not limited to: Misys EMREHR records, WIC/CIMS Flow sheet, WIC diet records, certification sheets weight/height grids, diet evaluation sheets, infant birth outcomes, appointment schedules and encounter forms
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff. Serves as a liaison between Nutrition and/or WIC and other clinic and community services and makes referrals as appropriate
Assists with the clerical and statistical program work as needed
Attends selected clinic, MSS, PHS Department and WIC meetings and participates in continuing education as needed
Acts as a preceptor for dietetic interns, as appropriate
The Registered Dietician shall follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Clinical Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients
Interviews clients from diverse populations, reviews and documents client history, anthropometric and laboratory data, and reviews current eating habits
Uses standard assessment tools and follows department policies and practices to perform screening procedures such as weighing and measuring, taking hematocrits, plotting growth grids, and reviewing dietary evaluations
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality: documents vendor and participant complaints and infractions
Provides program orientation, nutrition requirements, and assists in scheduling client appointments, considering all programmatic and client needs
Provides individual and group nutrition education according to program guidelines, utilizing client appropriate methods and materials
Provides Medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Facilitates appointment time through scheduling and following up on failed appointments according to protocol, coordinates services with other health professionals, and cooperates with other departments. Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in Medical record according to protocol
Education and/or Qualification
Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university
Completed an accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics
7 hours of HIV/AIDS course
WA State Registration and Certification for Dietitian or RD/CD eligible with attainment of these credentials within time period stated in the Sea Mar Nutrition Program Policies and Procedures Manual
Medical Assistant-Registered Certification required for Hemoglobin testing for WIC RD. WIC staff who do not have the Medical Assistant-Registered Certification are not permitted to perform the Hemoglobin testing. Staff are required to obtain the Certification after hire or promotion
The experience should reveal demonstrated interest in nutrition services and nutrition education
Experience in community nutrition setting with an interest in basic nutrition and childhood development is desirable
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Russian is preferred but not required
What We Offer Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. The fringe benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email the Nutrition Program Manager at the contact listed on the Sea Mar Careers page.
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
External Candidates considered after the posted date. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at seamar.org/jobs-general.html
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