Outpatient Diabetes Educator & Dietitian

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to teach outpatient diabetes self-management and nutrition education in class and one-to-one settings. You will plan, prioritize and implement educational programs in compliance with ADA guidelines and hospital policies.

The role requires excellent communication with patients and families, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and the ability to assess and tailor treatment plans to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field required.
• RN program graduate or nursing degree acceptable with relevant experience.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or RN with relevant licensure required upon hire; CDE within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Teach outpatient diabetes self-management and nutritional education.
• Plan, prioritize, and implement ADA-compliant educational programs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess, implement and tailor care plans to individual patient needs.

Skills

Patient education

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Nursing degree or program graduate

Job description

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to teach outpatient diabetes self-management and nutrition education in class and one-to-one settings. You will plan, prioritize and implement educational programs in compliance with ADA guidelines and hospital policies.

The role requires excellent communication with patients and families, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and the ability to assess and tailor treatment plans to