Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Dietician Diabetes Educator

Listed job title: Clinical Education Specialist Location: Burlingame, California Employment type: Travel/Contract Specialty: Clinical Licensed Pool Contract length: 13 weeks Hours: 40 per week, 8 per day, 5 days

Schedule

• 5x8 day shifts, variable start between 0700 and 1000
• Alternate listed shifts: 7:00 to 15:30 or 10:00 to 18:30
• Weekends as needed

Role Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education and training (DSMT) and/or medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals, family members, and groups.
• Manage the care of a distinct patient population through assessment of educational needs, nutritional guidelines, lifestyle goals, and counseling.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, and other providers to develop individualized protocols (medication, therapy, nutrition, devices) that help patients control their disease, avoid complications, and improve quality of life.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in California
• Bachelor's degree in dietetics
• Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), including experience within the last year
• Diabetic educator experience
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Skills

• Background in diabetes and gestational diabetes
• Proven competency in diabetes education standards, practices, and procedures that demonstrate clinical judgment, technical skill, and knowledge
• Experience using diabetes monitoring and management equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and associated software
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to teach individuals and groups
• Attention to detail, time management, organization, and decision-making, with the ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to prioritize work within defined policies and procedures and meet deadlines

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start. Education verification of highest level achieved, unless highest level is high school. No open cases allowed at start.
• Exclusion screenings: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC, and Medi-Cal provider list screenings, plus a sex offender search within 90 days of start. A monthly exclusion check is required after start.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start.
• TB: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start and renewed annually, plus a negative TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days, or two PPDs) or a negative chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Immunizations: Documentation of Tdap (within 10 years), measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B, or positive immunity titers. Medical and religious exemptions may be considered.
• Flu vaccine: Proof of current seasonal flu vaccine or a signed declination during flu season (November 1 to April 30). Workers without proof must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Respirator fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually. Failed fit tests may require PAPR training. Some locations do not allow PAPR.
• Respirator safety clearance: Required before start and renewed annually.
• Color vision: If a deficiency is suspected, an in-person exam by a licensed provider is required. Online exams are not accepted.
• Competency exam: Minimum passing score of 80%, or higher if the Angoff score is higher. Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Employment history: Full 7 years of work history on the application with no gaps. Employment gaps over 30 days must be explained, and gaps over one year require approval.
• References: Two professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Documents: Review and signature required before start for the job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, overpayment refund policy, vendor training, and general regulatory orientation.
• Badge photo: Passport-style photo required.
• Conditional clearances: Not accepted at certain locations in the system.