Clinical Dietitian Educator – Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital

As a Certified Diabetes Educator, you will provide diabetes education to patients of all ages and their families. 

You will create care plans and implement education programs related to diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy and other nutritional disorders. You will work with educators to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The educator participates in staff orientation and curriculum planning for diabetes and nutrition education services.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Currently registered and licensed Dietitian
• Skills: Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer. Completes training and certifications required to provide education on current treatment options and technologies; including, but not limited to insulin infusion pumps, continuous glucose monitors and professional blood glucose monitors. Knowledge of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, treatment, teaching techniques and adult learning, depending on location of work. Good interpersonal relationships with patients and families. Maintains competency to perform appropriate point-of-care testing, per policy
• Certification:Certified Diabetes Educator eligible

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education:Bachelor of Science in a clinical discipline
• Skills: N/A 
• Years of Experience:Experience in diabetes education and educating patients about diabetes management and using the diabetes management equipment in a medical setting
• Certification: Certified Diabetes Educator Certification