Clinical Nutrition Educator - Pediatrics - Physician Practice

Clinical Nutrition Educator

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Clinical Nutrition Educator is responsible for diabetes/nutrition education of inpatients and outpatients, their families and appropriate support systems. The diabetes education is focused on diabetes self-management and related skills, The teaching is individualized for persons of all ages, incorporating their cultural preferences, health beliefs and preferred learning styles, when feasible. Incorporates American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association and American Heart Association standards.

The Pediatric Diabetes Clinical Nutrition Educator delivers high-quality patient care within a pediatric diabetes education program. Ability to collaborate and take direction from our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES). Candidates must maintain efficient workflows, compliance with protocols, and provide consistent and timely patient education while supporting the broader healthcare team.

A day in the life of a Clinical Nutrition Educator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assessing diabetes management and nutritional needs of each patient and/or their families. Plans education based on patient needs, age, culture, ethnicity, and education level. Implements education for each patient. Evaluates patient understanding of education. Incorporates lab values, nutritional needs, and meal planning standards of American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association, and American Heart Association into education. Plans, implements, and evaluates diabetes and nutrition education for the healthcare team and general public. Mentors professional students.
• Participates on interdisciplinary teams and/or hospital or community committees to act as a resource in diabetes management or nutrition. Communicates updates on diabetes management and healthy nutrition to the community by participating in health fairs, performing diabetes screening for community groups and middle school children, and lecturing to community groups. Collaborates with physician and healthcare team to implement and evaluate the patient's plan of care. Informs physicians of patient's progress toward goal on the appropriate documentation form. Informs physician of patient issues in a timely fashion.
• Obtains prescriptions/referrals as necessary. Assists in the registration process. Develops education materials that meet American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association, and American Heart Association standards. Develops documentation forms to meet hospital and certification agency requirements. Develops and implements patient teaching aids. Documents all sessions with each patient according to policies and procedures. Documents patient progress toward goals on appropriate form.
• Records charges based on time spent with the patient. Follows department guidelines for productivity. Assists in Diabetes Center efforts to increase volume.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Registered dietitian with BA in food and nutrition;
• Minimum of 3 years in health education or health related experience. Two years in leadership, managerial or education capacity preferred with a strong background in diabetes education.
• Knowledge of teaching principles; strong organizational skills, knowledge of state and federal reimbursement for outpatient diabetes education; presentation skills; computer skills and computer application knowledge.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Insulin Pump Trainer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered Dietician License.
• Certified Diabetes Educator.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation Minimum rate of $82,513.60 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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