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Diabetes Educator

Riverside Health System
Posted 6 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Newport News, VA 23606, US

Salary

$34.4 - $47.3 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Diabetes Educator in Newport News, Virginia, responsible for teaching diabetes self-management skills and nutritional education.
  • Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, along with a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse license.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Dietitian or Nurse is preferred, and certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator must be obtained within 2 years.
  • The role involves planning and implementing educational programs in compliance with established guidelines and effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
  • The salary for this position is not specified in the job description.
Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$34.40 - $47.30/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.


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.


Qualifications

Education

  • 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) or


Experience

  • 2 years Dietitian Experience (Preferred)

  • If Registered Dietitian, must complete an American Dietitian Association approved internship (Required)

  • 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Upon Hire(Required) or

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and

  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators required within 2 years.

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.




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