What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator position at 101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.?
Newport News, Virginia Overview Responsible for teaching outpatient Diabetes self-management skills and nutritional education in class setting 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) 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 Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.