Certified Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Nutrition

Certified Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Nutrition

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing education to patients with diabetes in the Outpatient setting. This position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to diabetes care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing is required.

Master's degree is preferred or a bachelor's degree in dietetics is required.

Experience:

One year of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care is preferred.

Experience and knowledge on diabetes is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, compact state licensure in nursing, or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

Certification in area of clinical specialty is preferred.