Diabetes Educator

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Responsible for teaching outpatient Diabetes Self-Management skills and nutritional education in class settings and/or one-to-one. In-patient basic diabetes self management and/or nutrition based on criteria established by the department. What you will do Overview Responsible for teaching outpatient Diabetes self-management skills and nutritional education in class setting and one to one. What you will do Plans, prioritizes and implements educational programs which are in compliance with American Diabetes Association, Department guidelines and hospital policies. Effectively communicates with patient/family and the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates the ability to assess, implement and evaluate treatments and provide appropriate individualized recommendations on the needs of the patients. Consistently demonstrate evidence-based competency in the assessment of the patient and adapts care to meet the individual patients needs. Demonstrates excellent service to patients/families and other customers by providing assistance to their specific needs.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree, Nutrition, Dietetics or Related Field (Required) or Program Graduate, Nursing (Required) and High School Diploma or GED, Only Required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required)
• If Registered Dietitian, must complete an American Dietitian Association approved internship (Required)
• Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Upon Hire(Required) or Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators required within 2 years.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Dietitian Experience (Preferred)
• 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plans, prioritizes and implements educational programs which are in compliance with American Diabetes Association, Department guidelines and hospital policies.
• Effectively communicates with patient/family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, implement and evaluate treatments and provide appropriate individualized recommendations on the needs of the patients.
• Consistently demonstrate evidence-based competency in the assessment of the patient and adapts care to meet the individual patients needs.
• Demonstrates excellent service to patients/families and other customers by providing assistance to their specific needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees