Dietitian-Diabetes Educator, Norton Children's Maternal Fetal Medicine

Norton Healthcare; St. Matthews, St. Matthews (SC, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietitian - Diabetes Educator to provide comprehensive diabetes care and education. This role involves direct patient support, including the evaluation of insulin and anti-hyperglycemic agents, and managing routine diabetes care through advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and deliver nutrition education across various settings, enhancing health and wellness options. If you are passionate about diabetes education and patient care, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• One year experience in diabetes care and education.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and education for diabetes management.
• Manages routine diabetes care using advanced technologies.

Skills

Patient Care

Diabetes Management

Nutrition Education

Behavior Modification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Glucose Meters

Insulin Infusion Pumps

Interstitial Glucose Sensors

Job description

Responsibilities

The Dietitian - Diabetes Educator serves as a provider of diabetes care and education within the Norton Healthcare System. Provides direct patient care and support, including evaluation and teaching of insulin and anti-hyperglycemic agents, and delivery tools. Manages patients' routine diabetes care through assessment of advanced diabetes technologies (including glucose meters, interstitial glucose sensors, and subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps). Delivers comprehensive diabetes care and education covering nutrition, basic diabetes management, complication prevention, lifestyle and behavior modification, while assessing patient comprehension, psychosocial factors, and social determinants of health. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing age-appropriate principles for patients from infancy to geriatrics. Participates in organizational committees and partners with external programs to enhance health and wellness options. Administers diabetes care through onsite programs/classes and remote modalities to provide nutrition and health education in various settings such as ambulatory, emergency, and hospital-based environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year experience in the specialty area
• Bachelor's Degree
• Dietitian licensure in Kentucky (KY) and Indiana (IN)
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (National)

Desired:

• Master's Degree
• Certified Diabetes Educator (National) OR Licensed Diabetes Educator (State) OR Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDE or CDCES). Must obtain within two and a half years of hire.