RD - Inpatient Diabetes Educator
- Req #: 2401423
- Facility Name: Catholic Medical Center
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Facility Address:
100 McGregor StreetManchester,NH
- Job Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Registered Dietician I/P Diabetes Educator (Per Diem Days) - Diabetes Education
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional with a background in diabetes patient care. You will have experience as a registered nurse, preferably with a focus on medical/surgical nursing and diabetes education, or as a registered dietitian with expertise in clinical dietetics and diabetes care.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Bring:
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional with a background in diabetes patient care. You will have experience as a registered nurse, preferably with a focus on medical/surgical nursing and diabetes education, or as a registered dietitian with expertise in clinical dietetics and diabetes care.
What You'll Do:
- Utilize clinical expertise to provide self-management education through classes and individual counseling sessions for patients and families/significant others.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Manager of DRI and other providers (MD, RN, RD, ARNP, etc.) to deliver ongoing diabetes self-management education.
- Educate hospital staff, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners on improving blood glucose control in hospitalized patients through intensive management.
- Provide education to hospital staff and prescribers on safety issues related to diabetes management and discharge planning.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational experiences through verbal feedback, return demonstrations, outcome measures, and patient/family satisfaction.
- Assist the Clinical Manager of DRI in educating staff and patients on new medications and diabetes management techniques.
- Maintain surveillance and ensure nursing staff competency in diabetes management within the hospital.
- Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
What You'll Bring:
- BSN from an accredited School of Nursing required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a coordinated undergraduate program
- RN experience with at least 2 years of medical/surgical nursing preferred, with emphasis on diabetes patient education
- Registered dietitian experience with at least 2 years in clinical dietetics and diabetes patient education
- Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Current registration in the State of NH as a Licensed Dietitian (LD), maintaining registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification preferred; if not certified, must obtain certification within two years of hire
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
