Diabetes Educator/Dietitian Limited Term

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Capitola
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:Is a member of the health care team and provides diabetes -education -and/or medical nutrition -therapy to individuals and -groups. Assesses nutritional needs, develops nutritional and educational care plans, evaluates and reports these results appropriately. -Bilingual Spanish candidate is a plus!Qualifications:EDUCATION:

• Minimal Bachelor's degree - (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or related field required.LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Current Registered Dietitian status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Certified Diabetes Educator certificate or eligibility to take the exam within 2 years required.EXPERIENCE:
    • Prior experience in a clinical health-care setting for a minimum of 2 years with adults and women with Gestational Diabetes required. -SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
      • Ability to apply current appropriate practices in the provision of medical nutrition therapy for a variety of disease states and health promotion.
      • Knowledge of adult learning theory and educational strategies; ability to provide individual and group education; continuing education hours as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, American Diabetes Association or the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
      • Preferred: Knowledge of multicultural health beliefs; experience with children and teens and working with families.
      • Excellent written, verbal communication and organization skills; must be self-directed and able to work independently; adapts to changing situations under pressure. - Computer literacy required. - Ability to use telephone, fax machine, VCR, copiers required. - - - - - - - - -Organization:Palo Alto Medical FoundationEmployee Status: Limited TermEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: Day/EveningShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:OtherWeekend Requirements: NoneSchedule: Full TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:64Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Full Time/ Day/Evening

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