Diabetes Educator - Food %26 Nutrition Services - Flexi (808) | University of Alabama, Birmingham Job at University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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  • University of Alabama, Birmingham
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation :

$37.00 / hour

Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Shift Available :

UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shift available for this unit is:

Full-Time: 1st Shift/Day

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UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Report 's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama - America's No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes , 2021- Level I Trauma Center - NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

General Responsibilities :

To possess theoretical and technical knowledge in specialized fields of patient care and to perform services such as consultant, clinician, educator, researcher, and, as needed, program coordinator. To identify and recommend clinical standards/standards of practice for patient populations. Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides clinical consultation to patients, visitors, staff and students. Develops clear, concise educational content for patients, patient families/significant others and/or other healthcare personnel/staff. Evaluates patient needs and provides patient care.

2. Educates the patient and/or patient's caregiver, other healthcare personnel, dietetic interns, medical residents, students and/or community representatives on diabetes and diabetes related topics, oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin including, but not limited to use, administration/injection, storage, and proper disposal, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGM), nutrition, nutrition related topics and/or drug-nutrient interactions.

3. Assists/participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Self-Management Education Support (DSMES) Program. Utilizes quality improvement processes to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided.

4. Performs nutrition assessments/evaluations and provides recommendations for patients as appropriate. Patient populations may include, but not be limited to transplant (predominantly pre [1] transplant, outpatient), diabetes mellitus and other non-diabetes mellitus medical conditions.

5. Participates in UAB Medicine committees and initiatives as assigned and/or as schedule permits.

6. Displays effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.

7. Supports pillar, quality and fiscal goals of the clinical nutrition cost center, the department, and the Page 2 of 3 institution (UAB Medicine). Consistently demonstrates personal accountability for professional growth.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, medical Dietetics/Dietetics, or a closely related field such as Food Systems Management required. Master s degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience as a diabetes educator preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed as a Dietitian by the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics & Nutritionists required. Currently a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Job:Food %26 Nutrition

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Day shift,

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