Diabetes Educator

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$34.40 - $47.30/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!!!!

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

What you will do

• •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 demonstrate 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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

• •Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Upon Hire(Required) or
• •Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• •Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators required within 2 years.

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .