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Job Ref:

3166043088

Employer:

Network Company Name:

MedStar Health Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time State:

D.C.

City:

Washington Zip Code:

20010

Post Date:

09/02/2026 About this

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General Summary of Position Educates supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes addressing the stages of diabetes throughout the lifespan. Promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Collaborates with nurse practitioners primary care providers and endocrinologists in developing patient-centered diabetes plan. Confers with Physician(s) and/or Nurse Practitioner(s) concerning assigned patients. Communicates/meets with the program leader regarding the progress of program implementation at MMG practices and concerns regarding patient care. Completes patient's diabetes assessment and develops educational goals and a diabetes self-management support care plan based on patients' assessed needs. Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy to patients and families in individual and group settings. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning styles of the patient. Serves as an educational resource to MMG practice. Provides technical and educational assistance as needed. Follows patients closely (in person and via phone/video conferencing) until the patient meets program goals or is transferred to the virtual control center. Maintains required records reports and statistics. Completes timely documentation in the patient's medical record and timely coding of services to optimize patient safety and assure compliant billing practices are followed. May Provide distance visits by video conferencing telephone text and email. Partners with MedStar Diabetes Institute and records outcomes in Diabetes Institute database as required. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing Dietetics or nutrition related field required Experience Prior work experience not required Diabetes self-management education and support experience preferred Licenses and Certifications

REG DIET

• Dietitian
• Registered Valid license in Maryland as a Dietitian (must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) required or RN
• Registered Nurse
• State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid license in Maryland as a Registered Nurse required or Licensed Nurse Practitioner Valid license in Maryland as a Nurse Practitioner (by the American Nursing Association) required and CDE
• Certified Diabetes Educator Certification Certified Diabetes Educator credential preferred/eligible required and CDE
• Certified Diabetes Educator Certification If not already CDE will obtain certification within 1-1/2 Yrs required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills including the use of Excel are preferred. Highly organized and strong attention to detail. This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00
• USD $134,596.

00 /Yr.