Diabetes Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian

About the role

The position provides Diabetes Nutrition Education to the Omaha Tribe population in concert with the Omaha Diabetes Program and the Omaha Wellness Center. The Diabetes Nutritionist functions in clinical and community settings and also carries Nutrition Program responsibilities separate from the Omaha Diabetes Program.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Dietitian and Nutrition Educator, providing culturally appropriate direct patient care to individuals and groups in homes, community, and institutional settings. Efforts are directed toward achieving control in newly diagnosed Diabetics, chronic Diabetic clients, and Gestational Diabetics and their families.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the Nutritional Education component of the Diabetes Program, coordinating with team members to develop program goals and objectives.
• Conducts Nutritional Assessment of clients, developing Nutritional Care Plans with them and their families consistent with cultural, social, and physiological requirements through counseling, medical care, video conferencing, and chart review.
• Reviews, selects, or prepares suitable education and counseling materials on normal and therapeutic nutrition for use by professional and paraprofessional staff, clients, and the community.
• Plans for and participates in group teaching and training of clients, staff, and community members to expand services and increase public awareness of Diabetes Control.
• Provides consultation to professional and paraprofessional staff to encourage continuity of care.
• Records information in Medical Records (progress notes) regarding nutritional requirements, patient progress, education, follow-up, and similar matters.
• Uses and contributes to Diabetes Registries, tracking systems, and referral services to help provide comprehensive Diabetes care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the Nutrition Program within the Omaha Diabetes Program and the Omaha Wound Care Program.
• Coordinates the Diabetes Program Nutrition Program with Tribal Programs (i.e., WIC, Headstart, and Elderly feeding Program) and with potential federal and state sources of Nutritional Support.
• Establishes Nutritional Policies and guidelines for the Diabetes Program/Wellness Center staff and conducts community-based education.
• Assists in developing plans and participates in community-based prevention and control programs emanating from the Omaha Wellness Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Registered Dietitian certification or professional registration as a Registered Dietitian.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.
• Ability to adapt consultation, training, or nutrition care plans to suit individual patients or families.
• Ability to prepare acceptable materials for use by communication media.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively and independently.
• Must be willing to participate in cultural sensitivity training to gain valuable insight about the Omaha culture.

P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.