Job Summary
Registered Dietitian - Dietetics Offered in a healthcare setting, this role focuses on providing diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy to adult patients through assessment, counseling, and interdisciplinary coordination. The position involves working with a diverse patient population to improve health outcomes related to diabetes and other related conditions.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Educator
- Location: [Location unspecified]
- Certifications: CDCES or CDE, BLS; candidates may be in the process of obtaining necessary hours and licensure.
- Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; at least 2 years preferred in outpatient or clinical diabetes education settings.
- Schedule: Dayshift; 8 hours per shift; 40 hours per week, with start times between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, weekends as needed.
- Position Details:
- Provides diabetes education and nutrition therapy for adult patient populations including inpatient diabetes, gestational diabetes, and diabetes related to pregnancy programs.
- Assists with technology related to diabetes management including Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and insulin pumps.
- Contributes to staff education, policy review, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Uses electronic medical records for documentation, including electronic fetal monitoring when applicable.
- Additional Information:
- Prior experience in diabetes management with expertise in blood glucose monitoring and use of management equipment preferred.
- Competent in adult learning theory and delivering both group and individual educational sessions.
- Knowledge of diabetes technology and patient education on insulin administration and medication profiles.
- Assist in preparing for survey readiness related to diabetes management standards.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
