Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Educator

Job Description:

Design and deliver diabetes management education and services for people within a defined population. Patients may be seen in a clinic office, inpatient or community setting according to the scope of practice, standards of practice, and standards of professional performance by the American Diabetes Association and/or the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Must have knowledge of current diabetes standards and maintain required annual continuing education. Facilitates the attainment and maintenance of optimal level of health for individuals with diabetes by collaborating with other health care members to develop the diabetes plan of care. Work Experience:

Education Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years clinical or education experience in applicable clinical area

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current Registered Dietitian in the appropriate state
• Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) OR American Association for Diabetes Educators (AADE) or must become certified within 2 years of hire
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 3 months from date of hire
   

Work experience:

3 years clinical or education experience in applicable clinical area