Diabetes Care & Education 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

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.