Diabetes Educator

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

Description

POSITION TITLE: Diabetes Educator

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Tribal Health

SUPERVISOR: Diabetes/ Wellness Manager or Designee

GRADE: E14 $27.72 ($57,662.59) - $41.58 ($86,493.89)

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Diabetes/ Wellness Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing program and activities dealing with the promotion of health through the application of evidence-based scientific knowledge of diabetes related education and clinical nutrition. Will be responsible for providing diabetes related education and nutrition counseling to those identified with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, patients diagnosed with pre diabetes and those with family histories. Will function as a collaborative member of the Diabetes Team for routine care & contributing to on-going health and wellness activities.

Essential Duties & 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
• Provides alternative food preparation methods to specific groups – Commodity Food Program and others upon request
• Plans for and administers the Summer Foods Program in accordance with SFSP regulations.
• Assists Senior Program staff in menu development; certifies menu.
• Provides referred clients with an evaluation and objective based nutritional care plan i.e. individual counseling
• Assists in developing budget for the diabetes education and nutrition program; performs related work as required.
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred
• Master’s degree (preferred) 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, the employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; stand, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting within a health and wellness facility with moderate noise level. Travel is required for training, workshops, and conferences. Evening and weekend meetings are common.

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following:

• Negative alcohol and drug screen
• Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630