Registered Dietitian (RD) Diabetes and Nutrition Education Specialist

City/State

Charlottesville VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Dietitian Diabetes and Nutrition Education Specialist! This is a full time day shift position in Charlottesville VA.

Hours: Monday to Friday- Business hours

Overview

Plans and coordinates education and care of patients/persons with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines community agencies and Sentara subsidiaries. Provides staff education educates/counsels patients to promote wellness and prevention of complications in persons with diabetes. Serves as a clinical resource person for the clinical staff serving the inpatient and/or outpatient population.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a DEAP accredited facility. The Diabetes and Nutrition Educator can expect between 6 and 10 patients per day. A mix of inpatient and outpatient and cross training for coverage for both areas is expected. This role will support the DEAP program accreditation

• Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate

• Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson

• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32500

• Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

• Free Gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Education

• BLD required

• Bachelors Degree Dietetics highly preferred

• If Bachelors Degree is in major other than Dietetics must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

• MSN preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2.5 years of hire.

• Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Required

Experience

• CDECS highly preferred

• 2 years of experience in diabetes education preferred

• Previous experience in acute inpatient and outpatient settings preferred

• Experience supporting accreditation preferred

Keywords: RD Dietitian Nutrition Education Educator ACEND CDCES CDR

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $83865.60 - $124508.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials standby/on-call pay shift premiums extra-shift incentives or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications experience location market conditions and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted it is based on a full-time colleague working 2080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation sick time and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital located in Charlottesville VA is a Magnet status 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care Heart and Vascular Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center) Orthopedics and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

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