Diabetes Educator Registered Dietitian

Job title: Diabetes Educator Registered Dietitian in Santa Cruz, CA at CommonSpirit Health Company: CommonSpirit Health Job description: The posted compensation range of $50.44 - $58.10 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Requisition ID 2025-408919 Employment Type Part Time Department Diabetes Education Hours/Pay Period 64 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Mon-Thur 8-5 Remote No Category Therapy Travel No Union NUHWResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:This role is responsible for providing group and/or individual Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) to patients and their families to improve diabetes management. The role includes coordinating the DSMES service, overseeing its planning, implementation, evaluation, and day-to-day operations. Additionally, the role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with medical conditions requiring dietary modifications. Responsibilities also include program development and implementation, quality improvement, and departmentpromotional activities. A Registered Dietitian credential is required, along with certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or a commitment to obtain it within six months of hire. QualificationsMinimum:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in foods and nutrition (including completion of internship, traineeship, or coordinated undergraduate program).
• Minimum two (2) years of recent work experience with diabetic education.

Advanced degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited college or university. * RD; BLS-CPR; CDE within 6 months

• Knowledge of Principles, standards, techniques and tools relating to diabetes self-management. Lifelong process of managing a chronic disease. Purpose, function and delivery of diabetes

medications and medication delivery systems. Community services and resources, and referral network(s) applicable to activities within designated scope of responsibility. Principles, practices and tools relating to adult education and learning. Ability to keep abreast of continuous advances in scientific knowledge and understanding/treatment of diabetes, and of related educational methodologies. * Ability to express ideas and convey information, effective in verbal and written communication, including group/classroom presentations and individual interactions. OverviewDominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California's Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women's and children's services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.Comprehensive Care Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican's services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives 'A' grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. As Santa Cruz County's heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital's heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient's chest. Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit .Map this locationLook for gyms, restaurants, doctors and schools in the area.No featured jobsNo recently viewed jobsYou have no saved jobsLoad moreFollow us on social mediaEqual OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Read MoreCommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify. Expected salary: $50.44 - 58.1 per hour Location: Santa Cruz, CA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job