Diabetes Educator – Full Time
| Company | Northwell Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics, required.
- Registered Dietitian, required.
- Current Diabetes Educator Certification, required.
- Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible, related experience to ensure familiarity with scope of program.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, required.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
Responsibilities
- Plans and conducts nutritional programs, under supervision, to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
- Assesses nutritional needs and considers patients’ cultural, educational, and learning issues.
- Provides individualized nutrition education to patients, their families, and/or significant others based on their needs assessment.
- Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.
- Communicates patient information to referring providers and appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Documents nutrition information discussed, written materials provided, and evaluation of patient’s receptiveness and comprehension of the education provided.
- Performs related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.