What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian (RD) Diabetes and Nutrition Education Specialist position at Sentara?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Dietitian Diabetes and Nutrition Education Specialist! This is a full time, day shift position in Charlottesville, VA.
Hours: Monday to Friday- Business hours
Overview
Plans and coordinates education and care of patients/persons with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and Sentara subsidiaries. Provides staff education, educates/counsels patients to promote wellness and prevention of complications in persons with diabetes. Serves as a clinical resource person for the clinical staff serving the inpatient and/or outpatient population.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a DEAP accredited facility. The Diabetes and Nutrition Educator can expect between 6 and 10 patients per day. A mix of inpatient and outpatient and cross training for coverage for both areas is expected. This role will support the DEAP program accreditation
Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
Free Gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson
Education
BLD required
Bachelor's Degree Dietetics highly preferred
If Bachelor's Degree is in major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.
MSN preferred
Certification/Licensure
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2.5 years of hire.
Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Required
Experience
CDECS highly preferred
2 years of experience in diabetes education preferred
Previous experience in acute inpatient and outpatient settings preferred
Experience supporting accreditation preferred
Keywords: RD, Dietitian, Nutrition, Education, Educator, ACEND, CDCES, CDR
Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.
Salary : $32,500