VillageMD
Registered Dietitian Certified Diabetes Educator
VillageMD, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, us, 07410
About 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
Village Medical ,
Village Medical at Home ,
Summit Health ,
CityMD , and
Starling Physicians
.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.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.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 the learning needs of patients with nutritional issues and/or diabetes.
Recognizes and integrates patients’ special needs and individualizes care as appropriate.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. Promptly address patient phone calls and questions.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. Handles emergent teaching needs such as new insulin starts, meter teaching, insulin pump
malfunctions/review.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. Employs timely use of EMR and patient portal to enhance communication with patients and colleagues.Document patient assessment / reassessment and care plans; and conducts interventions according to policy and evidence-based guidelines.Provides diabetes counseling and education to patients and families including blood glucose monitoring; medication administration; nutrition plans; and foot, eye, and dental care.Collaborates with Population Health/Care Management team for timely patient follow-up with PCP and / or specialist and entry into complex case management as appropriate.Identifies those patients with Social Service needs, and makes appropriate social work referrals.Recognizes behavioral health needs, and facilitates 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; and monitor effects of new medication regimens.
Recognize complex medication regimens, poly-pharmacy, and high risk medications and facilitate timely referral to Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist.Educate/train/triage patients on insulin pumps and
advantages/challenges
of use, as needed.Respond effectively in an emergency situation so that the patient’s immediate needs are addressed.Provide follow-up services to patients who have received diabetes education through the program, e.g. review of glucose logs, answering questions about glucose meter, CGM or insulin pumps, coordination of care with other team member.Communicate and provide care and treatment plan consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.Assures appropriate and timely data collection for tracking and analysis of outcomes for process improvement purposes.As requested, facilitate and lead support groups to assist patients with behavior as well as personal lifestyle modifications.If employed in the Oncology Department, additional job functions may include:Prioritize, develop and implement a screening program to identify patients at-risk for malnutrition or nutrition/feeding related adverse effects of
treatment.Based
on assessment findings, create an individualized nutrition care plan.Provide guidance, identifying common nutritional problems the patient may encounter during the course of his/her disease and treatment, and collaborate with oncologist to manage side effects of medications.Ongoing monitoring of patient’s progress and provide follow-up nutrition care, as needed.Address side-effect management, and complementary and alternative medicine optionsGeneral Job functions:Other job duties as requiredMaintains knowledge of current advances in field of diabetes and completes at least 75 CE credits every 5 years. RDs are required to complete 75 credits every 5 years to maintain registrationFulfill annual CME requirements.Maintain NJ State License.Maintain professional memberships.Uses current technology to perform job duties. Remains up to date on all new diabetes-related equipment such as glucometers and insulin pumps.Works collaboratively and effectively with all SMG departments and
services.Participates in community as nutrition and diabetes advocate and educator.Serves as a resource and consultant for physicians and nursing staff for special nutrition and diabetes needs.Promotes team atmosphere among colleagues and staff. Works effectively with staff.Performs as a preceptor when and if necessary for new hires into the department.Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient’s rights. Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources.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 cardMaster’s degree preferredMinimum 2-4 years of related experience. One year of patient education experience preferred.Must have experience with managing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systemsAbility to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.Strong interpersonal and organization skills required.Strong ability to perform diverse work assignments and make decisions with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills required.Strong multi-tasking and priority setting skills required.Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, and Email/Voice Mail) required.Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window 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. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.Equal Opportunity Employer
Our
Companyprovides
equal employment opportunities (
EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety Disclaimer
OurCompanycares
about the safety of our employees and applicants.Our Companydoes not use chat rooms for job searches or
communications.Our
Companywill never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email.Our Companywill never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at selectOur
Companylocations
during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit,
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams
or file a complaint at
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
.
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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
Village Medical ,
Village Medical at Home ,
Summit Health ,
CityMD , and
Starling Physicians
.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.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.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 the learning needs of patients with nutritional issues and/or diabetes.
Recognizes and integrates patients’ special needs and individualizes care as appropriate.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. Promptly address patient phone calls and questions.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. Handles emergent teaching needs such as new insulin starts, meter teaching, insulin pump
malfunctions/review.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. Employs timely use of EMR and patient portal to enhance communication with patients and colleagues.Document patient assessment / reassessment and care plans; and conducts interventions according to policy and evidence-based guidelines.Provides diabetes counseling and education to patients and families including blood glucose monitoring; medication administration; nutrition plans; and foot, eye, and dental care.Collaborates with Population Health/Care Management team for timely patient follow-up with PCP and / or specialist and entry into complex case management as appropriate.Identifies those patients with Social Service needs, and makes appropriate social work referrals.Recognizes behavioral health needs, and facilitates 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; and monitor effects of new medication regimens.
Recognize complex medication regimens, poly-pharmacy, and high risk medications and facilitate timely referral to Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist.Educate/train/triage patients on insulin pumps and
advantages/challenges
of use, as needed.Respond effectively in an emergency situation so that the patient’s immediate needs are addressed.Provide follow-up services to patients who have received diabetes education through the program, e.g. review of glucose logs, answering questions about glucose meter, CGM or insulin pumps, coordination of care with other team member.Communicate and provide care and treatment plan consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.Assures appropriate and timely data collection for tracking and analysis of outcomes for process improvement purposes.As requested, facilitate and lead support groups to assist patients with behavior as well as personal lifestyle modifications.If employed in the Oncology Department, additional job functions may include:Prioritize, develop and implement a screening program to identify patients at-risk for malnutrition or nutrition/feeding related adverse effects of
treatment.Based
on assessment findings, create an individualized nutrition care plan.Provide guidance, identifying common nutritional problems the patient may encounter during the course of his/her disease and treatment, and collaborate with oncologist to manage side effects of medications.Ongoing monitoring of patient’s progress and provide follow-up nutrition care, as needed.Address side-effect management, and complementary and alternative medicine optionsGeneral Job functions:Other job duties as requiredMaintains knowledge of current advances in field of diabetes and completes at least 75 CE credits every 5 years. RDs are required to complete 75 credits every 5 years to maintain registrationFulfill annual CME requirements.Maintain NJ State License.Maintain professional memberships.Uses current technology to perform job duties. Remains up to date on all new diabetes-related equipment such as glucometers and insulin pumps.Works collaboratively and effectively with all SMG departments and
services.Participates in community as nutrition and diabetes advocate and educator.Serves as a resource and consultant for physicians and nursing staff for special nutrition and diabetes needs.Promotes team atmosphere among colleagues and staff. Works effectively with staff.Performs as a preceptor when and if necessary for new hires into the department.Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient’s rights. Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources.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 cardMaster’s degree preferredMinimum 2-4 years of related experience. One year of patient education experience preferred.Must have experience with managing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systemsAbility to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.Strong interpersonal and organization skills required.Strong ability to perform diverse work assignments and make decisions with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills required.Strong multi-tasking and priority setting skills required.Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, and Email/Voice Mail) required.Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window 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. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.Equal Opportunity Employer
Our
Companyprovides
equal employment opportunities (
EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety Disclaimer
OurCompanycares
about the safety of our employees and applicants.Our Companydoes not use chat rooms for job searches or
communications.Our
Companywill never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email.Our Companywill never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at selectOur
Companylocations
during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit,
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams
or file a complaint at
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
.
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