Certified Diabetes Educator Job at THOM Thomas Hospitals, Charleston, WV

ZjZrM253ajRZRkQyTjA0R2k2Y2p3ejVBNkE9PQ==
  • THOM Thomas Hospitals
  • Charleston, WV

Job Description

Provides optimal nutritional care and diabetes self-management education to outpatient pediatrics endocrinology practice by assessing nutritional needs and developing nutritional care plans using the nutrition care process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field. 2. Registered Dietitian (RD). 3. National Registry with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). 4. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). 5. WV Board of Licensed Dietitians (WV BOLD). EXPERIENCE: 1. Two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) in a hospital, long-term care facility or outpatient setting. 2. Six (6) months experience providing diabetes education, working with children and adolescents. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of experience providing diabetes education working with children and adolescents. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Interviews, assesses and develops plan for the institutional needs of clinic patients, in collaboration with attending physicians. 2. Counsels individuals, families, etc. on insulin administration, insulin pump settings and diabetes management through individual sessions and group classes. 3. Manages insulin titration per physician orders. 4. Maintains effective written and verbal communications with physicians' offices and school nurses. 5. Documents education and assessment of outpatients in the electronic medical record. 6. Maintains nutrition clinic records and participates in QA activities. 7. Utilizes and develops resources and educational materials for patient education. 8. Develops and maintains Diabetes Education program clinical quality initiatives. 9. Facilitates community education and outreach specific to nutrition and diabetes management. 10. Liaison to pharmaceutical pump and sensor representatives. 11. Educates families on insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and other advances in diabetes. 12. Develops protocols for ongoing education assessments. 13. Triages messages including providing sick day management for diabetes (keeping them out of the ED). 14. Advocates for patients for supplies and school accommodations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. 2. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death. 3. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly). WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 1. Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse. Answer telephones and transcribe messages. 2. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs. 3. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 2. Professional knowledge and skill as a diabetes and health educator. 3. In-depth knowledge and understanding of diabetes, up-to-date nutritional disorders, dietary plans, related issues and patient care concerns. 4. Ability to investigate, analyze information and to draw conclusions. 5. Attention to detail and action oriented.

By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Jooble to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.
See Sonicjobs Privacy Policy at and Terms & Conditions at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Compass Group

FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER (FULL TIME) Job at Compass Group

 ...We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER position. Location : Daycare Service - 629 Stevens Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday through Friday,... 

Davita Inc.

Lead Test Pilot Job at Davita Inc.

 ...driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality. As a Lead Test Pilot, you will have a senior leadership role within the flight operations team at Reliable Robotics. You will provide direction to the... 

The Davey Tree Expert Company

UAS Remote Pilot - California (Sacramento) Job at The Davey Tree Expert Company

 ...Join to apply for the UAS Remote Pilot - California role at The Davey Tree Expert Company 14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the UAS Remote Pilot - California role at The Davey Tree Expert Company Company: Davey Resource Group... 

BURNCO LLC

Mixer Driver - Portable Plant Job at BURNCO LLC

 ...EXPECTED RESULTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Safely operate ready-mix truck with timely deliveries...  ...accuracy Complete routine maintenance of equipment, including reporting minor mechanical...  .... Employee is exposed to loud noises, heavy machinery, moving equipment, oil, debris,... 

Metronome

Data Scientist Job at Metronome

 ...Job Description Job Title: Data Scientist (Exploitation Specialist Expert) Location:...  ...sit for CI Poly Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract) Education: Bachelor's Degree...  ...on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronomes range of benefits...