Dietitian Diabetes Educator - Diabetic Dieticians - FT Days

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Computer literacy skills. Ability to accurately assess patients and teach all aspects of Diabetes Self-Management Training. Good communication with patients, providers and all other multidisciplinary team members. Accurate and timely charting in patient electronic medical record. Ability to follow all regulations, policies, guidelines as appropriate.

Preferred: Two years experience in a diabetes education and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist certification within 2 years.

Lic/Reg/Cert: Current RD/RDN, RN or other CDCES qualifying discipline; and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist certification within 2 years. Appropriate Oregon licensure as indicated by discipline

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Physical: Light physical demand level. Able to stand, walk, and sit frequently. Possesses adequate reaction time to respond quickly to unexpected patient care situations.  Must be able to see, hear and speak with or without assistive devices. Must be able to lift 25 pounds to assist in basic patient care and/or to assist with office supplies utilizing proper body mechanics. Mental: Effective communication and active listening skills. Good decision making and judgment capabilities. The ability to instruct others. The ability to identify and solve complex problems. Effective logic, reasoning and critical thinking skills.  Socially perceptive. Effective use of computers & programs/software as appropriate to job.  Ability to prioritize workload to meet changing needs of patient, staff, and community.  Must be able to interact effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other care providers.  Must possess a comfort level with public speaking as warranted for education needs of patient, staff and community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates and applies an in-depth knowledge of dietetics principles, practices, standards and scope in accordance with corporate and departmental policies and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Is compliant with all aspects of American Diabetes Association Program Requirements for recognition.
• Provides full assessment, intervention and education for outpatient populations based on clinical standards; including but not limited to, patient interview, meal planning, medications, and insulin pumps & other devices.
• Prepares and maintains written and electronic documentation as specified in Policy & Procedures.
• Develops, implements, and re-evaluates treatment plans in coordination with the healthcare team as indicated.
• Demonstrates teamwork through flexibility in coverage and schedules.
• Provides in-services within the organization as indicated and appropriate.
• Create and present community education as appropriate.
• Assists in providing department statistics and ideas for departmental quality improvement projects.
• Demonstrates effective planning for future needs in all aspects of diabetes therapy, including cost containment.
• Serves as clinical resource person to staff members in their daily activities.
• Initiates, supports, modifies, and improves diabetes practice in providing patient care as departmental goals/objectives change and as diabetes and dietetics practice dictates.
• Maintains clinical competence in keeping current with health care trends and diabetes practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively utilize time management.
• Actively participates in committees/teams as appropriate to improve policies, procedures, protocols or patient care.

 MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.