Dietitian
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Diabetes Center
Diabetes Center
Summary:
In accordance with the National Scope and Standards of Diabetes Educators, as well as the National Standards for Diabetes Education and Support, the registered dietitian nutritionist assesses the needs of patients and designs, implements and evaluates a teaching plan. The registered dietitian nutritionist provides individual nutritional counseling in the following areas (to include, but not limited to): diabetes, prediabetes, obesity and weight management, hyperlipidemia, cardiac risk management, hypoglycemia, general nutrition and wellness, pregnancy, gestational diabetes, G.I. related disease problems, liver disorders, underweight and malnutrition, cancer, kidney disorders, and pulmonary nutrition. The Dietitian is also responsible for facilitating and assisting in the development of programs for group sessions, seminars, cooking demonstrations, supermarket tours, and lectures for the local businesses/community. Interacts with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. Promotes positive behavior change with client population using motivational interviewing techniques, goal setting and effective client communication and support. Evaluates and assists clients with barriers to change
In accordance with the National Scope and Standards of Diabetes Educators, as well as the National Standards for Diabetes Education and Support, the registered dietitian nutritionist assesses the needs of patients and designs, implements and evaluates a teaching plan. The registered dietitian nutritionist provides individual nutritional counseling in the following areas (to include, but not limited to): diabetes, prediabetes, obesity and weight management, hyperlipidemia, cardiac risk management, hypoglycemia, general nutrition and wellness, pregnancy, gestational diabetes, G.I. related disease problems, liver disorders, underweight and malnutrition, cancer, kidney disorders, and pulmonary nutrition. The Dietitian is also responsible for facilitating and assisting in the development of programs for group sessions, seminars, cooking demonstrations, supermarket tours, and lectures for the local businesses/community. Interacts with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. Promotes positive behavior change with client population using motivational interviewing techniques, goal setting and effective client communication and support. Evaluates and assists clients with barriers to change
Education:
Successful completion of a RDN program (bachelor or master preferred)
Experience:
2+ years in teaching nutritional concepts in a hospital or outpatient nutritional program
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Applicants must be a RDN through CDR with current CDR status
Successful completion of a RDN program (bachelor or master preferred)
Experience:
2+ years in teaching nutritional concepts in a hospital or outpatient nutritional program
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Applicants must be a RDN through CDR with current CDR status
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