Diabetes educator Jobs in USA

Job Description

Job Description

Plans and conducts nutritional programs, under supervision, to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals and / or groups. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.

Job Responsibility

• Plans and conducts nutritional programs, under supervision, to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
• Assesses nutritional needs and considers patients' cultural, educational, and learning issues.
• Provides individualized nutrition education to patients, their families, and / or significant others based on their needs assessment.
• Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.
• Communicates patient information to referring providers and appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Documents nutrition information discussed, written materials provided, and evaluation of patient's receptiveness and comprehension of the education provided.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certificate preferred.

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).