Job Description

of Performance Expectations:

Directs the development, organization, administration and evaluation of the diabetes prevention program and diabetes education program for pediatric and adult patients. Assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Conducts A1C testing, as needed, for outcome measurements. Collaborates with departmental management regarding diabetes care. Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES (Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support) service at all sites. Oversees recognition status by ADA for DSMT and CDC for DPP.


Education and Credentials:
Required:

Registered Dietitian or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing; Certified Diabetes Educator or Twenty-four hours of Diabetes Education covering the fifteen ADA content curriculum subjects and instruction in education principles. Required to achieve Certified Diabetes Educator status within two years of employment in position. Current NC license for above mentioned discipline; BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
Preferred:

Certified Insulin Pump Trainer. Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management.

Work Experience:
Required:

Five years of nursing, dietetic, or pharmacist experience or three years of nursing, dietetic, pharmacist experience with two years of clinical diabetes experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred:

Previous management experience. Previous diabetes education experience.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.