Diabetes Educator RD

Job Overview:

Assess patient nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans and educate patients and family members in prescribed diets and nutritional information. The Clinical Dietitian serves a patient population covering pediatrics to geriatrics.
Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BA/BS degree plus professional certification as a Registered Dietician (RD), or eligibility for registration within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain the RDN credential in compliance with the CDR professional portfolio requirements, and if applicable, licensure requirement for state practice

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• CNSC encouraged

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Provides diabetes education and nutritional counseling to patients individually and in group settings
• Develops appropriate curriculums for the diabetes self management education program
• Assures that the diabetes education program meets the American Diabetes Association standards
• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator submits application for ADA certification
• Documents assessment of all education needs, goals of care, and plans of care in electronic medical records
• Responsible for entering appropriate charges in the hospital billing system
• Assist program coordinator with marketing of the program as requested