Diabetes Education & Nutrition Specialist

Washoe-Tribe-of-Nevada-; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California is seeking a Diabetes Educator to plan, organize, and direct diabetes education and nutrition services within the Tribal Health Department. You will provide nutrition counseling for Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes, collaborating with the Diabetes Team to promote health and wellness.

The role requires knowledge of evidence-based diabetes education, experience in clinical and community nutrition, and the ability to work with Native American

Qualifications

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred
• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing or nutrition from an accredited college or university
• Experience in clinical and community nutrition strongly preferred
• Clinical experience working with people with diabetes, pre diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, etc. required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with Native Americans. Must be able to work in a diverse minority environment

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs education and nutrition services for the Health Center
• Provides the nutrition support for the Health Care Team including Community Health
• Identifies, develops and distributes diabetes related and nutritional education material for the Health Center and all communities
• Provides diabetes and nutritional education to meet prevention and treatment needs for individuals as well as specific groups (not limited to) pre-natal, youth, diabetic, pre diabetic, obese
• Assists in developing budget for the diabetes education and nutrition program; performs related work as required
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Skills

CDE preferred

Master’s degree

Nursing or Nutrition

Clinical nutrition

Native American outreach

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/Nutrition

Job description

Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California is seeking a Diabetes Educator to plan, organize, and direct diabetes education and nutrition services within the Tribal Health Department. You will provide nutrition counseling for Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes, collaborating with the Diabetes Team to promote health and wellness.

The role requires knowledge of evidence-based diabetes education, experience in clinical and community nutrition, and the ability to work with Native American