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