Clinical Dietitian - Stillwater Medical

Currently seeking a Diabetic Educator, Registered Dietitian for at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic. Great opportunity to work with an outstanding team!Key attributes we need in this role:

• Positive attitude - always willing to lend a hand
• Professional - versatile with skill in multiple patient populations
• Active listener, with good communication skills, who can problem solve and think outside the box

Why choose Stillwater Medical?

• Competitive wages and excellent benefits
• Supportive work environment
• Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work - since 2012

Details:

• Full time days
• Weekday position
• Must have certification in Diabetes Education or be willing to obtain within 2 years of hire

JOB SUMMARY: Provides individualized diabetes nutritional education to individuals and groups according to the scope and standards of practice, and standards of professional performance for diabetes educators (AADE, 2005). Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional conduct for the age groups served. Responsible for delegated employee/staff training and orientation tasks, personal continuing education (minimum 15 hours/year). Able to function independently. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition.
• Registered Dietician who is also a certified diabetes educator, or who will become eligible of obtaining certification in diabetes education within two years of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months experience providing diabetes education.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able and willing to take role of educator.
• Demonstrates a team approach by working cooperatively with other health care workers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
• Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write.
• Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
• Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and use self-management tools.
• Able to frequently lift program materials, reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Possess basic computer skills including use of MS Office, Outlook, and Internet Browser
• Able to work in a latex burdened environment.

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