Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the PCP and multidisciplinary team, identify and prioritize strategies to assist patients with Diabetes Self-Management education, and strategies.
• Understanding of the pathophysiology and medication management of diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, IBS/IBD, Celiac disease, food allergies, Obesity, oncology, metabolic disorders and basic concepts of nutrition care coordination, self-management and motivational techniques.
• Using self-management-training techniques, assess, plan and implement patient and family education in an individual and/or group setting. Education includes but is not limited to self-blood glucose monitoring, medications, diet, exercise, emotional adjustment and coping skills and risk reduction.
• Develop meal plans and educational materials.
• Assist in teaching the ADCES accredited diabetes classes regularly. This may also include evening classes.
• Work closely with the lead dietitian and other dietitians on staff to help ensure that department goals are being met.
• Attend health fairs and engage in other community events to promote nutrition services.
• Participate in monthly nutrition services staff meetings to ensure congruity in care and consistency. within the department as well as stay abreast of changes within the company.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Required, Master of Science is preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in outpatient nutrition counseling.
• 2-3 years of inpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with current licensure and registration in NYS (CDN)
• Advanced training in diabetes preferred (certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes
• Educators (CDCES) or a minimum of comprehensive diabetes training or equivalent with evidenced of minimal15 CUE’s annually required.
• Required to take CDCES exam within 6 months of date of hire if does not currently hold that credential.
• Advanced certificates of training or certifications preferred ( examples: FODMAP, Plant Based, Oncology, Renal)

Skills and Abilities:

• Pathophysiology and management of diabetes, lipids, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, IBS/IBD, Celiac disease, Chron’s, metabolic disorders and basic concepts of nutrition care coordination, self-management and motivational techniques.
• Weight management certificate of training preferred.
• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process & Malnutrition Diagnosing Criteria.
• Experience with writing nutrition care plans for patients on enteral and parenteral feeds.
• Proficient in discussing lab results with patients.
• Familiarity with vitamins, minerals and supplements
• Strong leadership skills, ability to work independently

 
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Buffalo, NY 14210