Diabetes Educator

Talent Acquisition Leader | Doctoral Candidate | Leadership Strategist | Connector of Research & Practice

Newport News, Virginia

Responsible for teaching outpatient Diabetes self‑management skills and nutritional education in class setting one‑to‑one.

• Plans, prioritizes and implements educational programs which are in compliance with American Diabetes Association, Department guidelines and hospital policies. Effectively communicates with patient/family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, implement and evaluate treatments and provide appropriate individualized recommendations on the needs of the patients. Consistently demonstrates evidence‑based competency in the assessment of the patient and adapts care to meet the individual patients’ needs.
• Demonstrates excellent service to patients/families and other customers by providing assistance to their specific needs.

• Bachelor's Degree, Nutrition, Dietetics or Related Field (Required)
• Program Graduate, Nursing (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED, Only Required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required)

• 2 years Dietitian Experience (Preferred)
• If Registered Dietitian, must complete an American Dietitian Association approved internship (Required)
• 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

• Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Upon Hire(Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Upon Hire (Required)

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