REGISTERED DIETITIAN CDCES (40 HRS/WK DAYS)

Overview The Registered Dietitian CDCES at Riverside Healthcare plays a critical role in providing expert diabetes education and nutritional counseling to patients. This position serves as a key resource for both the facility and the community regarding diabetes and nutrition information. The Registered Dietitian CDCES assesses patients nutritional needs, educates them on managing diabetes through diet, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care. Additionally, the role involves leadership in advancing diabetes care practices and providing community outreach through educational programs. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Essential Duties Patient Assessment & Education:

Assess patients' nutritional needs, including conducting blood pressure checks, foot exams, and waist circumference measurements. Interview, evaluate, and educate individuals with diabetes on appropriate dietary modifications and diabetes management techniques. Reassess patients' learning needs through active case management to ensure ongoing education and support.

Collaboration & Consultation:

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized nutritional and medical management plans for diabetic patients. Act as a diabetes nutrition expert by providing leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate positive changes in patient care.

Community & Organizational Outreach:

Conduct in-services and educational programs for healthcare staff and the community to share the latest diabetes treatments and nutrition practices. Serve as a resource for both the facility and the broader community on diabetes and nutrition-related topics.

Documentation & Reporting:

Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient interactions and services in medical records. Prepare and submit reports to physicians on patient progress and management outcomes. Provide monthly reports on patient education and outcomes to the Director as assigned.

Program Development & Leadership:

Share responsibility in planning, implementing, and controlling work processes to ensure the diabetes education program meets quality standards. Stay updated on education requirements for maintaining a high-quality diabetes education program, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Non-essential Duties Assist in special projects or assignments as required by the department. Participate in continuing education programs and attend professional development seminars to maintain expertise in diabetes care and nutrition. Provide support for other dietary or diabetes-related services as needed. Responsibilities Preferred Experience Experience with patient counseling, diabetes management, and individualized meal planning. Knowledge of current diabetes treatments, medical nutrition therapy, and best practices in diabetes care. Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a professional and organized work environment. Required Licensure/Education Bachelors degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required. Masters degree in Nutrition or Public Health. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is required or must be obtained within 3 years of employment. Commission On Dietetic Registration A licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Illinois is required.

Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to: Chemicals Betadine wipes, IV prep alcohol wipes, Germicidal disposable wipes, Remarkable cleaner, Liquid paper correction fluid, High, Low and normal glucose control solution

Video Display Terminals:

Average Blood and Body Fluids:

Wears gloves at every finger stick for blood sugar, whether doing meter teaching or screenings.

TB or Airborne Pathogens:

There is a potential for exposure from infected patients, (over 40% of population is geriatrics). This can be reduced by adherence to universal precautions. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech:

Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings.

Vision:

Needed to read memos and literature, doctor's orders, perform foot exams and teach self-blood glucose monitoring.

Smell:

Needed to smell alcohol ingestion by patient, ketosis detection in sick patients with diabetes.

Hearing:

Necessary to hear patient concerns; needed to hear alarms, and phones.

Touch:

Need to write, do computer entry, filing, perform foot exams and teach self-blood glucose monitoring. Activity/Lifting Requirements Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit:

55%

Twist:

0%

Stand:

20%

Crawl:

0%

Walk:

20%

Kneel:

0%

Lift:

0%

Drive:

5%

Squat:

0%

Climb:

0%

Bend:

0% Reach above shoulders: 0% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Up to 20 lbs: Not Required Up to 35 lbs: Not Required Up to 50 lbs: Not Required Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (

Example:

the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting boxes with brochures or supplies to health fairs, marketing presentations. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit:

240

Twist:

0

Stand:

20

Crawl:

0

Walk:

10

Kneel:

0

Lift:

0

Drive:

5

Squat:

0

Climb:

0

Bend:

0 Reach above shoulders: 0 Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Pushing & pulling Normal weight:

Fine Manipulation:

Computer keyboard and mouse. Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

None Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 8 Outside hours : 0

Temperature:

Normal Range Lighting:

Average Noise levels:

Average Humidity:

Normal Range Atmosphere:

Special Hazards:

Protective Clothing Required:

None Pay Range USD $31.09 - USD $40.40 /

Hr Qualifications:

UNAVAILABLE