What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian-Diabetes Education position at Citizens Memorial Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated clinician to join our team to care for patients in our endocrinology clinic with a focus on diabetes education. As our primary diabetes educator, you will be working primarily with our endocrinology team (physician, NP, PA and other staff) taking care of Type I & Type II diabetics of all ages as well as women with gestational diabetes. This position will be focused on educating patients to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate dietary needs and nutritional status.
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans tailored to each patient's specific health conditions.
- Collaborate with the endocrinology team to teach lifestyle modification, diabetes self management, and healthy nutrition habits to improve patient quality of life.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and blood glucose management, making adjustments as necessary.
- Generate reports regarding patient attendance, compliance, and outcomes related to services provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and state licensure is required.
- Experience in hospital settings or long-term care facilities is preferred.
- Strong skills in patient assessment and the ability to develop effective nutrition plans.
- Knowledge of diabetic nutrition needs and challenges associated with health literacy and compliance.
- Familiarity with blood glucose management, insulin provision, and adaptable education techniques.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to educate diverse patient populations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Passion for promoting health through nutrition education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with diabetes self-management
- CDCES or willing to obtain when eligible
Additional Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Opportunity for no-cost health insurance
- Opportunity for student loan repayment assistance
- Opportunity for advanced practice certification and reimbursement
Join our team as a Dietitian where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents through tailored nutritional care!
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Bolivar, MO 65613 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bolivar, MO 65613: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person