ChristianaCare is hiring a full time Registered Dietitian for our specialty practices in at our Union Campus in Elkton, MD.
The role involves managing diabetes patients, providing education, and coordinating services in an Endocrinology specialty practice, including gestational diabetic patients, and adhering to American Diabetes Association guidelines and recommendations for the Christiana Care Endocrinology Living with Diabetes program.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge and skills for adult and geriatric diabetes patients.
Identifies and interprets patient needs and provides necessary care.
Provides information on the plan of care, including diagnosis, medications, treatment, tests, diet, etc.
Provides education on diet management, weight loss management, dietary management, and pregnant patients.
Executes Diabetes Disease Management as per American Diabetes Association Guidelines.
Monitors patient glycemic control and adjusts treatments according to American Diabetes Association guidelines.
Maintains records for American Diabetes Association recognition. Collaborates with Endocrinology physicians and nurse practitioners on diabetes patient care issues.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of CCHS policies and procedures.
Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of information technology tools.
Promotes and participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to departmental safety rules and practices.
Benefits & Incentives:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
12 week paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!
Qualifications:
A Registered Dietitian, eligible for certification in Maryland with a Master’s degree in nutrition or a closely related field, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in nutrition outreach, counseling and group education related to chronic diseases; OR;
A registered dietitian, eligible for certification in Maryland with at least 5 years’ experience in nutrition outreach, counseling and group education related to chronic diseases.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Please attach updated resume with application.
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