Certified Nutritionist or Kentucky Licensed Dietician

Job Details: Job Location: Health. Point Family Care Covington

• Covington, KY, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Health. Point is currently hiring for a position that will enhance the lives of their patients. This new position will be working full time in all of our Northern Kentucky locations $3,000 sign on bonus paid after 90 days $43 an hour Part time or Full time position available, with 3, 4 or 5 days per week in office options. This position will work in 3 offices in NKY, Newport, Covington and Florence Experience working in an ADCES Accredited Diabetes Education Program providing one-on-one diabetes and nutrition education Assists in developing core curriculum and patient materials Provides one-on-one education sessions to teach diabetic patients about diabetes and how diet impacts their condition. Ensures meal plans are affordable and accessible with easy to understand recipes Monitors patient progress, adjusting meal plans and education as needed, and providing ongoing support and encouragement through follow up visits. Uses a variety of teaching strategies, approaches, and methods that incorporate theories and concepts that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the individual, reading level, readiness for change, empowerment and motivational interviewing, and local cultural values. Interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient’s assessed needs, goals and cultural beliefs and promotes successful self-management.

Qualifications

Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) Eligible for State of Kentucky issued Licensed Diabetes Educator (LDE or MLDE)