About this Diabetes Educator role at Riverside Health System
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.
