Dietitian (Certified Diabetic Educator)

Position Title: Dietitian - Certified Diabetic Educator (CDCES)

Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Certified Diabetic Educator (CDCES) in the Clinical Nutrition Department

Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Role Responsibilities:
Will serve as the Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) Program Coordinator for the facility
Will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Diabetes Self-Management Program
Is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient with diabetes and planning the care needed to meet those needs, including the spiritual, emotional and physiological needs
Is responsible to see that the plan of care is carried out and coordinates the care of the patient by communicating with other members of the care team
Will provide diabetic education and support to patients and families in both the inpatient and outpatient settings
Will complete nutritional assessments and provide nutritional counseling to all UHH patients as needed
Will participate and attend UHH meetings as needed
Will design and participate in community nutrition programs as needed
Will work with physicians, nursing staff and other ancillary staff professionals to provide high quality care for patients
Must have a thorough knowledge of and utilize current clinical practices of medical nutrition therapy for diabetic patients
Must have clinical knowledge to develop appropriate educational materials for patients served
Will participate in menu planning for patients
Must function as part of the health care team using interdisciplinary approaches in delivering care to patients/residents
Must have good organizational & communication skills
Must participate in organizational and departmental CQI activities
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a bachelor or advanced degree in Dietetics from an accredited school
Completion of ADA approved dietetics internship or equivalent education experience
Be licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Wisconsin
Be a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Candidates must be licensed as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDCES) or be CDCES eligible
Knowledgeable of patient care standards according to the State of Wisconsin and in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Must have academic preparation and/or experience in the care of persons with chronic disease
Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial
Employee Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees

Employment Bonus: This position is eligible for “up to a $5,000.00 Employment Bonus” which is prorated based on the FTE. Bonus payments will be made based on the FTE schedule below:
1.0 FTE $5,000
.9 FTE $4,500
.8 FTE $4,000
.7 FTE $3,500
.6 FTE $3,000
.5 FTE $2,500
The Employment Bonus will be paid out at set times during the first 3 years of employment in 6 separate equal installments. Those respective bonus payments will be made at the following periods: after completion of 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 30 months and a final payment at the 3 year anniversary. This Employment Bonus will be paid for Clinical Dietitian positions who are hired at a .5 FTE employment status or greater. Dietitian must continue to be employed at a .5 FTE status or greater at the time each of the bonus payment to be eligible to receive it.

Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors

Posting date: August 22, 2024

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