Summit Health Management
Registered Dietitian Certified Diabetes Educator
Summit Health Management, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, us, 07410
Registered Dietitian Certified Diabetes Educator
ApplyLocations: Fair Lawn, NJTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 4 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R35625About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.Job Description
The RD/CDE will provide nutrition and diabetes management services with the goal of improving health outcomes, quality indicators, and patient experience for SMG’s patients. S/he will collaborate with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, RN Care Managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to identify at-risk patients, provide evidence-based nutrition and disease-specific educational interventions, coordinate care with other team members, and prevent avoidable utilization and adverse outcomes.Essential Job Functions:Demonstrate broad knowledge of nutritional approaches to common disease states such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and heart failure.Responsible for managing the assessment and learning needs of patients with nutritional issues and/or diabetes.Assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to understand and comply with nutritional education and instruction and modifies interventions appropriately.Provide comprehensive nutritional care to outpatients in a professional, courteous, effective, and prompt manner.Collaborate appropriately with physicians, RN Care Managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team; and refer appropriately to meet patient needs.Accommodate urgent problem visits and consults as needed.Display competency in nutrition and diabetes education and all aspects of documentation, coding, and billing relevant to scope of service.Proficient with use of EHR including visit documentation and signing of notes in a timely manner.Document patient assessment/reassessment and care plans; and conducts interventions according to policy and evidence-based guidelines.Provide diabetes counseling and education to patients and families.Collaborate with Population Health/Care Management team for timely patient follow-up.Identify patients with Social Service needs and make appropriate referrals.Recognize behavioral health needs and facilitate timely referrals.Identify, update, and utilize educational resources to achieve optimum health care outcomes.Communicate and document change in patient’s condition to all appropriate individuals.Document patients’ medication use, adherence, and concerns.Educate/train/triage patients on insulin pumps and their use.Respond effectively in an emergency situation.Provide follow-up services to patients who have received diabetes education through the program.Communicate and provide care and treatment plan consistent with age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.Assure appropriate and timely data collection for tracking and analysis of outcomes.Facilitate and lead support groups to assist patients with behavior and personal lifestyle modifications.General Job Functions:Other job duties as required.Maintain knowledge of current advances in the field of diabetes and complete at least 75 CE credits every 5 years.Fulfill annual CME requirements.Maintain NJ State License.Maintain professional memberships.Use current technology to perform job duties.Work collaboratively and effectively with all SMG departments and services.Participate in the community as a nutrition and diabetes advocate and educator.Serve as a resource and consultant for physicians and nursing staff for special nutrition and diabetes needs.Promote a team atmosphere among colleagues and staff.Act as a patient advocate and uphold patients' rights.Must be able to travel between patient care locations.Education, Certification, Computer, and Training Requirements:Registered Dietitian (Registration number and card).Diabetes Education Certificate required (CDE certificate and card).Master’s degree preferred.Minimum 2-4 years of related experience; one year of patient education experience preferred.Must have experience with managing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills required.Strong multi-tasking and priority-setting skills required.Experience with Standard Office Equipment required.Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.About Our Commitment
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ApplyLocations: Fair Lawn, NJTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 4 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R35625About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.Job Description
The RD/CDE will provide nutrition and diabetes management services with the goal of improving health outcomes, quality indicators, and patient experience for SMG’s patients. S/he will collaborate with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, RN Care Managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to identify at-risk patients, provide evidence-based nutrition and disease-specific educational interventions, coordinate care with other team members, and prevent avoidable utilization and adverse outcomes.Essential Job Functions:Demonstrate broad knowledge of nutritional approaches to common disease states such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and heart failure.Responsible for managing the assessment and learning needs of patients with nutritional issues and/or diabetes.Assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to understand and comply with nutritional education and instruction and modifies interventions appropriately.Provide comprehensive nutritional care to outpatients in a professional, courteous, effective, and prompt manner.Collaborate appropriately with physicians, RN Care Managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team; and refer appropriately to meet patient needs.Accommodate urgent problem visits and consults as needed.Display competency in nutrition and diabetes education and all aspects of documentation, coding, and billing relevant to scope of service.Proficient with use of EHR including visit documentation and signing of notes in a timely manner.Document patient assessment/reassessment and care plans; and conducts interventions according to policy and evidence-based guidelines.Provide diabetes counseling and education to patients and families.Collaborate with Population Health/Care Management team for timely patient follow-up.Identify patients with Social Service needs and make appropriate referrals.Recognize behavioral health needs and facilitate timely referrals.Identify, update, and utilize educational resources to achieve optimum health care outcomes.Communicate and document change in patient’s condition to all appropriate individuals.Document patients’ medication use, adherence, and concerns.Educate/train/triage patients on insulin pumps and their use.Respond effectively in an emergency situation.Provide follow-up services to patients who have received diabetes education through the program.Communicate and provide care and treatment plan consistent with age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.Assure appropriate and timely data collection for tracking and analysis of outcomes.Facilitate and lead support groups to assist patients with behavior and personal lifestyle modifications.General Job Functions:Other job duties as required.Maintain knowledge of current advances in the field of diabetes and complete at least 75 CE credits every 5 years.Fulfill annual CME requirements.Maintain NJ State License.Maintain professional memberships.Use current technology to perform job duties.Work collaboratively and effectively with all SMG departments and services.Participate in the community as a nutrition and diabetes advocate and educator.Serve as a resource and consultant for physicians and nursing staff for special nutrition and diabetes needs.Promote a team atmosphere among colleagues and staff.Act as a patient advocate and uphold patients' rights.Must be able to travel between patient care locations.Education, Certification, Computer, and Training Requirements:Registered Dietitian (Registration number and card).Diabetes Education Certificate required (CDE certificate and card).Master’s degree preferred.Minimum 2-4 years of related experience; one year of patient education experience preferred.Must have experience with managing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills required.Strong multi-tasking and priority-setting skills required.Experience with Standard Office Equipment required.Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection.Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. We will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email.Connect with VillageMD
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