Diabetes Dietitian Educator

Job Title

Performs patient assessment and plans, delivers and evaluates patient education to selected populations across the continuums of illness and lifespan. Assumes a role as a resource person by participating in community outreach and education support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• WV: Licensed Registered Dietician by the West Virginia Board of Dietitians
• Obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Certification through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education within two (2) years from hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
• Two (2) year of clinical experience with One (1) year in the care of diabetic patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Certification.
• Five (5) year of clinical experience with One (1) year in the care of diabetic patients.

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient's obtainment of goals.
• Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
• Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality patient care.
• Completes daily rounds to assess patient status.
• Ensures all necessary testing and scheduling is complete prior to necessary procedures.
• Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.
• Provide comprehensive high quality medical nutrition therapy (MNT) specifically to outpatients and in regard to Diabetes education.
• The Registered and Licensed Dietitians (RD/LD) at WVUH have been granted Order Writing Privileges (with physician co-signature) which have been approved and established by the WVUH Medical Executive Committee and the WVUH Board of Directors. These privileges may be utilized whenever the physician orders the "MNT Protocol". This allows the registered dietitian (RD/LD) to order Medical Nutrition Therapies within their scope of practice as defined by the American Dietetic Association and West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (WBOLD).
• The RD is considered qualified with current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, current licensure through the WVBOLD, and clinical competency as verified initially and through the annual performance appraisal process. (See RD order writing privileges policy for specific guidelines.)

Physical Requirements

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent walking, sitting and standing, are necessary body movements to complete the work

Working Environment

• Clinical Setting
• Office Environment

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in organizational matters, including time management, prioritization, multitasking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive results.
• Ability to use excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs such as work processing, spreadsheet, and email applications.
• Knowledge of relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 65 WVUH Nursing Diabetic Center

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.