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GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM Diabetes Care Specialist in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:40 Do you want to be part of Love + Medicine at Gundersen? Our Nutrition Therapy department is now hiring a RD, Diabetes Care Specialist to join our team! What you will do: Complete nutrition assessment for patients who have been identified for at nutrition risk and providing appropriate nutrition intervention for the patients. Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal nutrition. What you will get: Full Time,1.0 FTE M-F hours 8:00a-4:30p Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live. What you will need: Bachelor\'s Degree in Dietetics Registered as a Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) and Registered Dietitian State Certification or Licensure (CD) in the state(s) of practice. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing mission-driven organization, this may be the right opportunity for you!Job Description: The Registered Dietitian (RD), Diabetes Care Specialist has expertise in diabetes disease prevention and treatment, and works collaboratively with the physician, associate staff and the RN, Diabetes Care Specialist to provide comprehensive care to patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The RD, Diabetes Care Specialist is the expert in individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support performing assessment, diagnoses, development and implementation of nutrition and diabetes plans. He/she consults with other healthcare providers, arranges referrals, and provides psychosocial support to patients and their families, as needed. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, diagnoses, develops, and implements Nutrition and Diabetes plans with supervising medical staff to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. a. Uses assessment skills and appropriate risk assessment tools to identify patients with actual or potential health care needs that would require care coordination, therapy, primary care needs, or other referrals. b. Explores patient\'s understanding and knowledge of current health status and administers Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in a tangible and accessible way. c. Performs high quality, cost effective, ongoing Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in consultation with supervising medical staff to promote optimal health. d.... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6206F02A463643D4

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