Dietitian Hospital Healthcare

Position Information:
The Clinical Dietitian R. D. in Pediatric Endocrinology will serve as a Pediatric Diabetes Educator responsible for integrating nutritional counseling in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Pediatric Diabetes Program. Use evidence-based research to develop and implement nutrition interventions and monitor and evaluate patient progress. Provide education to the pediatric patients and their families in both WakeMed inpatient and outpatient classroom settings as well as supplemental education for healthcare and school personnel. The Clinical Dietician will collaborate with physicians, other program and hospital staff, and utilize a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patients’ plan of care and maximize the ability to remain in a community setting. The Clinical Dietician R. D. would also provide services to include but are not limited to medical nutrition therapy, developing/updating patient education materials, triage calls/messages, educate/organize new start programs with vendor review, blood glucose trends, provide support to providers, and work with insurance companies to obtain authorizations as needed for our diabetic population.

Experience Requirements:

1 Year Clinical - Dietitian/Nutritionist Required

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition Required

Master's Degree Food and Nutrition Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Registered Dietitian Required

Licensed Dietitian Required

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Required - Within 1 Year of Hire

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
no

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