Diabetes Dietitian Educator

WVU Medicine

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs patient assessment and plans, delivers and evaluates patient education to selected populations across the continuums of illness and lifespan. Assumes a role as a resource person by participating in community outreach and education support.

Requirements

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Licensure through the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location.
Obtain Certification in area of specialty within 1,000 hours of documented diabetes education teaching.
Two (2) year of clinical experience with One (1) year in the care of diabetic patients.
Skill in organizational matters, including time management, prioritization, multitasking, and problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive results.
Ability to use excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of computer programs such as work processing, spreadsheet, and email applications.
Knowledge of relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) year of clinical experience with One (1) year in the care of diabetic patients.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Certification.

Responsibilities

Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.
Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
Participates in community outreach and educational support.
Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and patient outcomes.
Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality patient care.
Completes daily rounds to assess patient status.
Ensures all necessary testing and scheduling is complete prior to necessary procedures.
Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.
Provide comprehensive high quality medical nutrition therapy (MNT) specifically to outpatients and in regard to Diabetes education.
The Registered and Licensed Dietitians (RD/LD) at WVUH have been granted Order Writing Privileges (with physician co-signature) which have been approved and established by the WVUH Medical Executive Committee and the WVUH Board of Directors. These privileges may be utilized whenever the physician orders the “MNT Protocol”. This allows the registered dietitian (RD/LD) to order Medical Nutrition Therapies within their scope of practice as defined by the American Dietetic Association and West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (WBOLD).
The RD is considered qualified with current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, current licensure through the WVBOLD, and clinical competency as verified initially and through the annual performance appraisal process. (See RD order writing privileges policy for specific guidelines.)