CDE Dietitian

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to identify education needs in the community and among patients with diabetes. The role involves assessing patients, delivering education, and tracking progress toward goals within a comprehensive nutrition and diabetes program.

You will participate in committee meetings, support ADA certification efforts, and collaborate with primary care providers and a multidisciplinary team to drive quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• CDCES certification through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.
• One year of experience in health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• 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, multi-disciplinary team members, questions 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.

Skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• 1. One (1) year experience in health and fitness

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 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

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.