Diabetes Nutrition Instructor
On-siteLawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Assist Service Coordinator/Manager with departmental support for Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Prepare and implement age-specific, culturally relevant nutrition and diabetes education care plans in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care. Serve as a resource to other health professionals for patient care delivery and departmental continuous quality improvement. Complete required continuing education, including fifteen hours annually through ADA-recognized programs. Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, with rotating weekend call assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia
- Current BLS Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) within two (2) years of hire
- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific education principles
- Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, & Outlook)
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and weekend call if and when assigned
- Must complete required continuing education in compliance with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized program requirements
- Must complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education each year
Desired Qualifications
- 1 year clinical experience preferred
- Public Speaking experience preferred
- Master's degree in nutrition subject is preferred
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