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 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: 5,001-10,000 employees