Diabetes Educator, RD

Trinity Health

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About The Position

Position Title: Diabetes Educator, RD Department: Genesis Health Group Purpose: According to established and departmental policies and procedures and utilizing evidence-based nutrition practice, the clinical dietitian assesses the nutritional needs of patients and their readiness to make lifestyle changes necessary to maximize health outcomes related to the disease state. The clinical dietitian formulates and implements the nutrition care plan. The clinical dietitian, as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, actively participates in improving organizational performance of the nutrition care function. Report To: Manager Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others. Materials Responsibility: Limited: Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated. Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructors, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Vendors/Clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Field Of Study: Dietetics
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Dietician in IL upon hire. Must obtain IA license within 1 year.
• Must obtain CDCES Certification within 2 years of hire.
• More than 2 years experience required.
• Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization.
• Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity.
• Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information.
• Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills.
• Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.
• Work requires a light or low amount of physical exertion.
• The job requirements for manual dexterity or physical manipulation are limited.
• The need for physical stamina and endurance is of minimal or low significance.
• The degree of physical strain produced on the job is somewhat taxing, but does not usually produce fatigue and require periods of rest.
• Freedom of movement exists, and the job does not confine the employee to a prescribed body posture.
• Body movement usually involves sitting and intermittent walking.
• There is limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics may occur but the physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk.
• No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required.
• Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes

Responsibilities

• assesses the nutritional needs of patients
• formulates and implements the nutrition care plan
• actively participates in improving organizational performance of the nutrition care function

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees