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.
Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!!!!
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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