Outpatient Clinical Dietitian - Diabetes & Nutrition Education

Department:

Diabetes & Nutrition Education

Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$36.54 - $45.67

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian plays a key role in the Marshall Medical Center (MMC) Diabetes and Nutrition Education (DNE) Program, which is established to support patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes and weight management. This position is a Registered Dietitian Health Educator who participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of the Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program at each phase of the patient care continuum, and is encouraged to help create new and impactful approaches to care delivery, including remote patient care and education. Responsibilities include administrative duties, quality & performance improvement, and resource and fiscal management for the Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program and Medical Nutrition Therapy as well as assistance with accreditation programs for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Sweet Success, medical weight management and bariatric surgery. Additionally, will participate in community-based health education forums, health screenings and other activities designed to promote the health and well-being of the population of El Dorado County. The Registered Dietitian should have strong leadership abilities along with a nutrition education background to ensure efficient and effective patient care and education.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related health care field or equivalent experience.

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification required, or to be obtained within two years of hire.

• *Must meet all DMV requirements listed below.

Knowledge:

• Minimum of two years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in diabetes care & weight management strongly preferred.

• Experience in one or more of the following required: diabetes self-management, weight management/bariatric management and/or chronic disease management.

• Experience with remote patient management and online virtual classes preferred.

• Knowledge of adult education theory, principles of teaching, adult learning and group instruction required.

• Experiences where leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills have been demonstrated are required.

Skills:

• Ability to plan, implement, deliver and evaluate patient care and education programs both individually and in group settings required.

• Able to prioritize work assignments and delegate work as appropriate

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, telephone and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to be organized and efficient.

• Basic computer skills including word processing and familiarity with audio/visual equipment required.

• Note: Requires employees to drive at least once per pay period. Candidates must possess and supply proof of: a current CA Driver's License, a clean DMV printout and Auto Insurance coverage with a minimum of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence (or a combined single limit of $100,000) and property damage coverage in an amount not less than $50,000 per occurrence.