CDE Dietitian

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (IL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. seeks an experienced diabetes education professional to oversee the outpatient diabetes program. Responsibilities include coordinating education for patients and coordinating with physician practices for referrals.

The role emphasizes community outreach, program management, and maintaining certification leadership within the diabetes care team. This position is based in Wheeling, WV and involves engagement with a multidisciplinary team.

Competenze

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification is required.
• One year of experience in health and fitness.
• ASCM Clinical Exercise Physiology Certification is preferred.

Mansioni

• Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates goal attainment.
• Maintains American Diabetes Association certification where applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocates for patients and families.

Conoscenze

Diabetes education

Outreach

Patient education

Program management

Formazione

CDCES certification

Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified (ASCM)

Strumenti

Excel

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year experience in health and fitness

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** : **

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

1. Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.

2. Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.

3. Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.

4. Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.

5. Participates in community outreach and educational support.

6. Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.

7. Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and patient outcomes.

8. Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality care.

9. Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute

10. Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.

11. Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

1. Ability to lift 25 pounds.

2. Ability to push/pull 100lbs.

3. Ability to stand for several hours per day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 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.

1. Wellness Center

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Computer skills, particularly Excel and Word.

2.Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

680 WH Outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy

Address:

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.