Diabetes Educator

Piedmont Healthcare • Augusta, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a great opportunity for a Registered Dietician to educate diabetes patients on improving quality of life through diet and nutrition. Functions in the specialty role of Diabetes Educator by providing direct patient care in the acute care and ambulatory settings based on consultative requests from the medical staff. Works closely with the entire medical staff and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge in a safe, efficient manner. Provides tools and skills for homecare to patients and families. Makes recommendations to hospital staff for changes in diabetes management. Serves as an educational and informational resource to all hospital staff and the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Nursing program with an emphasis on diabetes education or Bachelors of Science in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.
• Experience as dietician or diabetes nutrition.
• Current License as Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or RN with emphasis on diabetes education required

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Experience in Diabetes Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions in the specialty role of Diabetes Educator by providing direct patient care in the acute care and ambulatory settings based on consultative requests from the medical staff.
• Works closely with the entire medical staff and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge in a safe, efficient manner.
• Provides tools and skills for homecare to patients and families.
• Makes recommendations to hospital staff for changes in diabetes management.
• Serves as an educational and informational resource to all hospital staff and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level