CDE Dietitian

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The incumbent will develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the outpatient diabetes program and is responsible for outreach to physician practices as a referral source for the diabetes program.

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education

• One (1) year experience in health and fitness

• ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient's obtainment of goals.
• Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
• Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality care.
• Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute
• Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.
• Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull 100lbs.
• Ability to stand for several hours per day.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wellness Center

• Computer skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication.

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United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

680 WH Outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy

1 Medical Park Drive
Wheeling
West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or