Diabetes Program Dietitian - Diabetes

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

The Diabetes Program Dietitian develops and carries out the nutrition component of the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. The role assesses the nutritional needs of people with diabetes and gestational diabetes and provides appropriate education and nutrition counseling. The dietitian works with other team members to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the program’s nutrition component, and serves as a nutrition consultant on patient-care matters and technical assistance. The position includes adapting nutrition counseling and education to the cultural, social, and economic conditions of the service population; documenting counseling and goals in health records; supporting program accreditation; and maintaining professional competence, licenses, certifications, ethical standards, and confidentiality. Services are provided in accordance with the applicable self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree from an American college or university meeting the requirements of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
No experience is required.
Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and possess and maintain an Oklahoma Licensed Dietitian (LD) license, or be registered and eligible for licensure pending Board approval.
A Registered Dietitian transitioning from Provisional Licensure (PLD) to Licensed Dietitian (LD) must have a temporary letter authorizing practice under general supervision issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board.
Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting rating requirements.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), or listed on the specified exclusion or sanctions lists.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for child care.
Must be educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions and percentages, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Familiarity with database, inventory, order processing, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with concrete variables where standardization is limited, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

Responsibilities

Conduct nutritional assessments and provide appropriate education and counseling to people with diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the nutritional component of the Diabetes Program in cooperation with other team members.
Serve as a nutritional consultant to diabetes team members on patient-care matters and provide technical assistance.
Participate with other team members in planning the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
Assist with requirements to maintain Diabetes Self-Management Education Program accreditation with the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Identify, plan, and receive continuing education in conjunction with program goals, professional requirements, and individual needs.
Plan and implement nutrition counseling and education adapted to the cultural, social, and economic conditions of the service population.
Maintain and update health-record documentation of nutrition counseling and goal setting as needed to meet patients’ nutritional needs.
Practice within the boundaries of documented education, training, supervised experience, credentials, and professional experience, and maintain knowledge and skills for continuing professional competence.
Follow professional ethical standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Comply with applicable state and federal requirements for the security, safety, retention, and confidentiality of health-services records.
Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and protect personal health information.
Notify the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision within 30 days of changes to address, telephone number, or employment, and provide Cherokee Nation Human Resources with an updated copy.
Renew licenses, certifications, and specialty designations before expiration and provide Cherokee Nation Human Resources with copies upon receipt.
Provide health care services to eligible individuals in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States.