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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEuclid, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Dietetics, Pharmacy, or a closely related field.
  • Current licensure to practice dietetics or nursing in Ohio.
  • Dietitians must have completed a dietetic internship through a credentialed program and hold active certification.
  • A Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification is required upon hire or within two years of employment.
  • One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or Pharmacist.
  • Ability to navigate extensively throughout hospital and clinic sites to serve patients.
  • Manual dexterity to perform electronic data entry and demonstrate devices and medications to patients.
  • Physical ability to measure and weigh patients.
  • Follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.
  • Comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption.
  • Successfully clear required controlled-substance and nicotine testing; new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within the 90-day new-hire period.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy or diabetes self-management education for assigned patients who require nutrition and/or diabetes support, with medications and monitoring integral to therapy design.
  • Collaborate with Endocrinology providers to design and administer nutrition and diabetes care and education that supports patient safety in the setting of high-risk medication use.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments for each patient, including emotional and behavioral health, knowledge level, disease history, desired outcomes, and electronic medical record data.
  • Develop individualized care plans with safe and effective interventions based on assessed patient needs and goals, and promote successful self-management through education and support.
  • Use current national standards and guidelines for diabetes and obesity care, including the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors.
  • Use diabetes and weight-management technology to assess diabetes status, provide patient care, and track outcomes.
  • Deliver specialized interventions and counseling and education services to patients with diabetes and obesity who require nutritional management and diabetes care and education.
  • Implement care plans, communicate plans, establish outpatient follow-up systems, and maintain documentation.
  • Document each patient encounter completely, concisely, and promptly in the electronic medical record.
  • Develop and contribute to Cleveland Clinic-sponsored education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers, and the public.
  • Use evidence-based guidelines to create and revise education materials related to diabetes and weight management.
  • Participate in program development designed to market and expand departmental services and revenue generation.
  • Market services to potential and current referral sources.
  • Develop and implement services in response to the needs and wants of patients, referring providers, and administration.
  • Complete reports for ongoing productivity and outcomes tracking.
  • Follow department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards, and comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Connection to or experience with a diabetes program.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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