Dietitian or Registered Nurse | Diabetes Education & Prevention

## Dietitian or Registered Nurse | Diabetes Education & Prevention Dietitian or Registered Nurse
** Our Mission**:
Quality, compassionate care for all.
** Our Vision**:
Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
** Our Core Values**:
Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
** Logan Health, located in beautiful Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse to join our team as an Outpatient Diabetes Educator.
** The ideal candidate will hold a CDCES or BC-ADM certification. However, we welcome applicants without an advanced certification, provided they obtain one of the required certifications within two years of hire and complete 15 hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor of Science or Advanced degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in foods, nutrition, or nursing required.
* Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) or a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Montana or holding a valid multistate compact license.
* Registered Dietitian applicants must be licensed by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners to function as a Nutritionist.
* Registered Dietitians with a pending application for Nutrition Licensure with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners may practice under direct supervision of a licensed RD until licensure is approved.
* Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Registered Nurse preferred.
* Minimum of one (1) year experience in a specialty area preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
* Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, self-starter with critical thinking abilities, and the ability to set priorities and function as part of a team or independently.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations professionally and diplomatically.
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* Job Responsibilities:

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* ** Comprehensive Patient Care &

Education:

**  + Assess, diagnose, and provide individualized diabetes and nutrition-related education and training interventions, including DSMES/DSMT, DPP, insulin administration, glucose monitoring, insulin pump use, and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) as appropriate.  + Provide clinical diabetes education and nutrition services, consultations, and educational classes in assigned areas as appropriate.
* ** Collaborative Healthcare & Professional Development:**  + Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborate with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and provide appropriate resources, and coordinate staff education.  + Maintain current knowledge of professional, diabetes, and nutrition care standards as appropriate.  + Mentor students and interns within the organization.
* ** Documentation & Policy Management:**  + Utilize EHR systems to accurately document interventions, outcomes, and care plans.  + Assist in reviewing and updating diabetes and nutrition-related policies and procedures as appropriate.
* ** Community Engagement & Program Improvement:**  + Participate in organizational and community diabetes and nutrition initiatives, including performance improvement projects, patient education material updates, and awareness campaigns (e.g., National Diabetes Month, National Nutrition Month) as appropriate.
* ** Professional Conduct & Resource Management:**  + Maintain professionalism in all interactions with patients, clients, physicians, facility staff, and the community.  + Adhere to budget constraints by efficiently utilizing resources, including supplies, time management, and staffing.  + Prioritize workload and maintain flexibility to meet departmental needs.
** Benefits Offered by Logan Health:
*** Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
* 401(k) with generous matching
* Employer-provided life insurance
* Voluntary life and disability insurance options
* Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
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