Diabetes Educator

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.
  
  

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