Job Description Summary:
Want to work for an organization that cares about you? Riverside Diabetes Services is accepting applications for Registered Dieticians and Registered Nurses that are excited to be part of an team that cares for patients the way we would care for those we love.
Overview
Responsible for teaching outpatient Diabetes self management skills and nutritional education in class settings and/or one-to-one.
- Plans, prioritizes and implements educational programs which are in compliance with American Diabetes Association, Department guidelines and hospital policies. Effectively communicates with patient/family and the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates the ability to assess, implement, and evaluate treatments and provide appropriate individualized recommendations on the needs of the patients. Consistently demonstrate evidence-based competency in the assessment of the patient and adapts care to meet the individual patient's needs.
- Demonstrates excellent service to patients/families and other customers by providing assistance to their specific needs.
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Nutrition, Dietetics or Related Field (Required) or
- Program Graduate, Nursing (Required) and
- High School Diploma or GED, Only Required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required)
Experience
- 2 years Dietitian Experience (Preferred)
- If Registered Dietitian, must complete an American Dietitian Association approved internship (Required)
- 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Upon Hire(Required) or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions Upon Hire(Required)
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Certified Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist within 2 Years(Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newport News, VA 23602 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newport News, VA 23602: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person