Diabetes Educator

**Req Number** 178662

Job Description

Plans and conducts nutritional programs, under supervision, to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals and/or groups. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.

Job Responsibility

+ Plans and conducts nutritional programs, under supervision, to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
+ Assesses nutritional needs and considers patients' cultural, educational, and learning issues.
+ Provides individualized nutrition education to patients, their families, and/or significant others based on their needs assessment.
+ Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.
+ Communicates patient information to referring providers and appropriate staff i...