Registered Dietitian

4 weeks ago

Mesquite, United States Southern Endocrinology Associates PA Full time

Job description

Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Educator Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate the patient's medical, socioeconomic, educational and activity needs making appropriate recommendations based on these needs.
Individually counsel patients in diabetes self-management by setting goals and action plans, and using the appropriate level of educational materials.
Facilitate group education classes based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self-management Education guidelines, monitor blood sugar logs and assist patients with problems solving.
Possess skills in teaching finger stick and alternate site testing of self-monitoring blood glucose with monitors commonly used.
Possess skills and training to train patients for insulin pump training.
Possess skills in teaching various forms of insulin techniques, such as a syringe, pens, Inlet, etc., including devices for patients with special needs.
Thorough knowledge in the management therapies of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Provide continuity of care by assessing patient's progress and making appropriate recommendations for diabetes self-management.
Remain current in diabetes literature and research; update and revise diabetes materials and handouts as needed with current information.
Participates in quality improvement of the program in conjunction with other

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse
Experience: Prior chronic disease and/or maternity nutrition counseling helpful.
Education: Bachelors degree in Nutrition or related field required.
Certified as a Diabetes Educator helpful.
Other skills: Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Basic computer skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Patient Care Technician