REGISTERED DIETITIAN CDCES (40 HRS/WK DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare•Bourbonnais, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian CDCES at Riverside Healthcare plays a critical role in providing expert diabetes education and nutritional counseling to patients. This position serves as a key resource for both the facility and the community regarding diabetes and nutrition information. The Registered Dietitian CDCES assesses patients nutritional needs, educates them on managing diabetes through diet, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care. Additionally, the role involves leadership in advancing diabetes care practices and providing community outreach through educational programs. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is required or must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
American Dietetic Association Registration
A licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Illinois is required.
Exposure to Chemicals: Betadine wipes, IV prep alcohol wipes, Germicidal disposable wipes, Remarkable cleaner, Liquid paper correction fluid, High, Low and normal glucose control solution
Potential for exposure to TB or Airborne Pathogens from infected patients.
Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, doctor's orders, perform foot exams and teach self-blood glucose monitoring.
Smell: Needed to smell alcohol ingestion by patient, ketosis detection in sick patients with diabetes.
Hearing: Necessary to hear patient concerns; needed to hear alarms, and phones.
Touch: Need to write, do computer entry, filing, perform foot exams and teach self-blood glucose monitoring.
Sit: 55%
Stand: 20%
Walk: 20%
Drive: 5%
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Lifting boxes with brochures or supplies to health fairs, marketing presentations.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 240, Stand: 20, Walk: 10, Drive: 5
Repetitive use of hands: Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Pushing & pulling Normal weight:
Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard and mouse.
Inside hours: 8

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Nutrition or Public Health.
Experience with patient counseling, diabetes management, and individualized meal planning.
Knowledge of current diabetes treatments, medical nutrition therapy, and best practices in diabetes care.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a professional and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' nutritional needs, including conducting blood pressure checks, foot exams, and waist circumference measurements.
Interview, evaluate, and educate individuals with diabetes on appropriate dietary modifications and diabetes management techniques.
Reassess patients' learning needs through active case management to ensure ongoing education and support.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized nutritional and medical management plans for diabetic patients.
Act as a diabetes nutrition expert by providing leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate positive changes in patient care.
Conduct in-services and educational programs for healthcare staff and the community to share the latest diabetes treatments and nutrition practices.
Serve as a resource for both the facility and the broader community on diabetes and nutrition-related topics.
Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient interactions and services in medical records.
Prepare and submit reports to physicians on patient progress and management outcomes.
Provide monthly reports on patient education and outcomes to the Director as assigned.
Share responsibility in planning, implementing, and controlling work processes to ensure the diabetes education program meets quality standards.
Stay updated on education requirements for maintaining a high-quality diabetes education program, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Assist in special projects or assignments as required by the department.
Participate in continuing education programs and attend professional development seminars to maintain expertise in diabetes care and nutrition.
Provide support for other dietary or diabetes-related services as needed.