Outpatient Dietary Educator
- Requisition ID
- 184942
- Department
- 200320 Kidney Transplant
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Professionals
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 consultation, 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: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution. Knowledge of Spanish language helpful. Master’s Degree required if hired after 1.1.2024. |
Experience: | Two (2) years of appropriate and recent clinical experience preferred. Hands-on cooking demonstration experience preferred. (ICR Only). |
License(s): | Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Dietician license and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) at time of hire. |
Certification(s): | Diabetes Educator Certification preferred. AHA BLS certification preferred. |
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. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.