Registered Dietitian Clinical Diabetes Educator

Position Summary:
This is a grant funded position. Registered Dietitian Clinical Diabetes Educator (non-certified) is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education and care for patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and patients at high risk of developing diabetes in a clinic setting. Education is provided via telephonic communication, video teleconferencing, and in-person education sessions. This at times does require village travel. Educator will be responsible for ordering labs for patients according to hospital policies. Educator will be responsible for documenting education in electronic health record. This position will assist in the planning, coordinating and providing of diabetes-related health promotion activities in the YK Delta Region. Patients and activities are accessed via multiple village trips per month. Educator will work closely with village clinic and hospital staff to promote diabetes standards of care and inform of new advances in diabetes care. Educator works closely with the Diabetes Coordinator with maintenance of the Diabetes Registry and grant requirements. Educator works closely with the Diabetes Case Manager to ensure comprehensive care of clients. Educator participants in all program outreach activities such as monthly Diabetes Support Groups and radio shows, media campaigns, and special events. Educator participates in department planning and goal setting to achieve excellence in patient care and partnership with our tribal leaders. Educator believes in and promotes Napartet and all corporate endeavors.

Position Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree through an accredited university using course work approved by an accreditation council through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Master's degree preferred.
• New graduates (with relevant license - see below) accepted. Two (2) years experience in a clinical health setting preferred. Demonstrated experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines for project completion. Background in Diabetes Education preferred.
• Valid Alaska RDN license required. Must be eligible to obtain valid CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) certification within 2 years of hire date. Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Work in a typical office, hospital, and village clinic setting. Comprehensive knowledge of PC computers. Ability to operate technology such as digital projector and digital camera. Ability to operate diabetes care medical equipment such as glucometer, ht./weight scale, etc. Requires travel to villages via small plane/sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment, occasional long working hours.
• Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and public health. Cross cultural communication skills essential. Bi-lingual (Yup’ik/English) preferred.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

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