Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Education

Overview

This position is a great opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to educate diabetes patients on improving quality of life through diet and nutrition.

• Functions in the specialty role of Diabetes Educator by providing direct patient care in the acute care and ambulatory settings based on consultative requests from the medical staff.
• Works closely with the medical and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge in a safe, efficient manner.
• Provides tools and skills for homecare to patients and families.
• Makes recommendations to hospital staff for changes in diabetes management.
• Serves as an educational and informational resource to all hospital staff and the community.

• MINIMUM
  
  EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  
  Graduate of a Nursing program with an emphasis on diabetes education or Bachelors of Science in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Experience as dietician or diabetes nutrition.
• MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License as Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or RN with emphasis on diabetes education required
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting preferred. Experience in Diabetes Education preferred.

Business Unit :
Company Name:
Piedmont Augusta Hospital