Facilitates DSMES in accordance with the American Diabetes Association’s recognized program standards. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy both individually and in group settings at all Mercy Youngstown locations as needed. Evaluates quality and outcomes of the DSMES program. Collaborates with other departments to provide nutrition education to poor and underserved populations. Trains and directs team dietitians and support staff in daily tasks, policies and projects pertaining to the implementation of the DSMES program. Develops and updates curriculum based on a strategy to have consistent education at all three Youngstown locations. The participants are primarily outpatient or community based, but on occasion may be inpatient.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of educational activities and participants’ needs. Demonstrates effective classroom and 1:1 clinical teaching skillsDemonstrates professional accountability, growth and developmentEvaluates the quality and outcomes of DSMES program and all QI/PI projects.Collaborates and works with healthcare professionals and departments to promotes DSMES.Completes administrative tasks as needed.Completes a minimum of 15 hours of CEUs in diabetes yearly as well as all mandatory learning required by Mercy Health.Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
4 year/ Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major
Food and Nutrition or equivalent
Preferred Education
4 year/ Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major
Certified Diabetes Educator or willing to take when able.
Licensing/Certification
Licensure/Certification Required
Registered Dietitian
Licensure/Certification Preferred
Licensed Dietitian in state of Ohio
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
3 or more years classroom teaching experience in diabetes ed
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Computer literacy in Word, Excel and electronic medical records
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
Coaches others by providing supportive feedback, makes decisions based on analysis of facts and general principles.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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