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WellSpan Health

Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Educator - Day/Evening

WellSpan Health, Stevens, Pennsylvania, United States

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Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Educator - Day/Evening WellSpan Health

Full-Time (80 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days with evening rotational hours to support education class.

General Summary Provides group and individual Diabetes Education. Provides nutritional counseling to clients referred by a provider. Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods. Develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.

Responsibilities

Provides group education and individual education in Diabetes Education.

Provides nutritional counseling to clients referred by a provider.

Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants.

Manages blood glucose for patients.

Manages insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors for patients.

Collects program participant assessment data, using the ADDE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner.

Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.

Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework.

Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant’s educational records.

Utilizes a team approach to provide services and collaborates and communicates with team members when needed.

Participates in peer review process to evaluate performance of other professional staff.

Common Expectations

In-depth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management.

Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals.

Provides outstanding customer service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, conferences, and workshops.

Qualifications

Associates Degree Registered Nurse Required

Bachelors Degree Preferred

2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required

Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist Upon Hire Required

Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist within 3 years Preferred

Able to lead and manage groups.

Benefits Offered

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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