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Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates the ability to work with various members of multidisciplinary teams as well as with other employees throughout the organization. Strong knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy principles (pediatric experience required) as they relate to education and counseling for patients with diabetes. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and families, medical staff and physicians. Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. Ability to counsel and educate others. Understands the scientific rationale and application of, as well as the basic nutritional content, sources and use of commercial oral supplements, tube feedings, infant formulas, intravenous feedings and feeding modules (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals). Understands the scientific rationale of diabetes management as it relates to carbohydrate counting and insulin dosing. General knowledge of Word Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, EMR.
Training & Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed from the Committee on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania (LDN).
Experience:
Two years related paid clinical experience required as a Clinical Registered Dietitian with pediatric experience strongly preferred, diabetes management required.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed. Pennsylvania State Licensure (LDN) required within 90 days of hire. Board certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) preferred. All credentials, PDP and licensure must be maintained.
