Description
Seeking a registered dietician to serve as one of two patient navigators for an NIH funded study of a navigator program for patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that manages the care of the diabetic patient population, requiring a high degree of specialization in nutritional skills and knowledge.
- Provides nutritional care to patients including assessment, counseling, education, evaluation and management.
- Develops, conducts, and evaluates patient and family education by discussing the plan of care.
- Determines appropriate interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, behavioral changes and teaching needs.
- Documents all aspects of patient care.
- Communicates effectively with patient, family and members of the health care team.
- Administers clinic policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines at each institution; may assist in reviewing policies and procedures.
- Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies to assist in making fact-based decisions and to comply with regulations.
- Determines and mobilizes equipment and resources required for effective patient care.
- Serves on Clinic committees.
- May supervise support staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
JOB DETAILS:
- Conduct telephone calls and in person visits with enrolled patients to provide education and support according to the study protocol.
- Coordinate and provide logistics support for patient appointments related to the trial.
- Inform and coordinate available resources at Grady and within the community to support patients’ needs.
- Respond to participant inquiries and support calls during designated hours for study participants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed dietitian or registered nurse in the state of Georgia.
- Certified as a Diabetes Educator.
- Two years of related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered dietician.
- Candidates fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.
- Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) as well as experience in counseling on diabetes management are a plus.
- Eligible for work without sponsorship in the US or hold an active Visa that can be transferred will be considered.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
