Clinical Nutrition Educator - Pediatrics - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

122d • $82,513

About The Position

The Clinical Nutrition Educator is responsible for diabetes/nutrition education of inpatients and outpatients, their families and appropriate support systems. The diabetes education is focused on diabetes self-management and related skills. The teaching is individualized for persons of all ages, incorporating their cultural preferences, health beliefs and preferred learning styles, when feasible. Incorporates American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association and American Heart Association standards. The Pediatric Diabetes Clinical Nutrition Educator delivers high-quality patient care within a pediatric diabetes education program. Ability to collaborate and take direction from our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES). Candidates must maintain efficient workflows, compliance with protocols, and provide consistent and timely patient education while supporting the broader healthcare team.

Requirements

• Registered dietitian with BA in food and nutrition.
• Minimum of 3 years in health education or health related experience.
• Two years in leadership, managerial or education capacity preferred with a strong background in diabetes education.
• Knowledge of teaching principles.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal reimbursement for outpatient diabetes education.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer skills and computer application knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Insulin Pump Trainer.

Responsibilities

• Assesses diabetes management and nutritional needs of each patient and/or their families.
• Plans education based on patient needs, age, culture, ethnicity, and education level.
• Implements education for each patient.
• Evaluates patient understanding of education.
• Incorporates lab values, nutritional needs, and meal planning standards of American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association, and American Heart Association into education.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates diabetes and nutrition education for the healthcare team and general public.
• Mentors professional students.
• Participates on interdisciplinary teams and/or hospital or community committees to act as a resource in diabetes management or nutrition.
• Communicates updates on diabetes management and healthy nutrition to the community by participating in health fairs, performing diabetes screening for community groups and middle school children, and lecturing to community groups.
• Collaborates with physician and healthcare team to implement and evaluate the patient's plan of care.
• Informs physicians of patient's progress toward goal on the appropriate documentation form.
• Informs physician of patient issues in a timely fashion.
• Obtains prescriptions/referrals as necessary.
• Assists in the registration process.
• Develops education materials that meet American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association, and American Heart Association standards.
• Develops documentation forms to meet hospital and certification agency requirements.
• Develops and implements patient teaching aids.
• Documents all sessions with each patient according to policies and procedures.
• Documents patient progress toward goals on appropriate form.
• Records charges based on time spent with the patient.
• Follows department guidelines for productivity.
• Assists in Diabetes Center efforts to increase volume.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees