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Outpatient Dietary Educator

Renown Health
United States, Nevada, Reno
1155 Mill Street (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024

Position Purpose







This position consults and lectures patients and/or members to achieve quality education and high client and referring provider satisfaction. The educator will serve as the subject matter expert for all related programs that this position oversees. The educator serves as a friendly, motivating and positive role model that supports Renown and Hometown Health Programs.









Nature and Scope







Accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients and/or members and their families according to age-specific needs. Demonstrates the ability to work with their physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial limitations/needs specific to the population being served.

Promotes each client's ability to manage their own health through high quality education designed to empower each person to improve and maintain their maximal health while navigating the health care continuum.

Conducts 1:1 consultations, lectures and may conduct cooking school (ICR only).

Assist with best practices implementation.

Consult with physicians and multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient and/or member care plan.

Demonstrates the ability to apply current comprehensive knowledge in the principles and techniques of chronic disease management.

Provides the highest quality education/case management for patients, patient and/or members and their families, referral sources and other Renown entities. Coordinates care and services as appropriate.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility for achievement of budgetary objectives within the scope of his/her responsibility which may include accounting responsibilities such as reconciling reports and invoicing.

Performs community outreach, support groups, marketing and education functions as needed.

This position does not provide patient care.









Disclaimer





The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.









Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred







Name



Description



Education:



Degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution. Requires the ability to read, write and speak English. Knowledge of Spanish language helpful.



Experience:



Two (2) years of appropriate and recent clinical experience preferred. Hands-on cooking demonstration experience preferred. (ICR Only).



License(s):



Registered Dietitian

Maintain NV RD licensure or obtain within 90 days of hire.



Certification(s):



Diabetes Educator Certification preferred. CPR certification preferred.

For 500611: Valid driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.



Computer / Typing:



Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.




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