Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Bethel, Alaska
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital

Valid RDN License in the State of Alaska required.

Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Registered Dietitian Clinical Diabetes Educator is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education and care for patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and patients at high risk of developing diabetes in a clinic setting.

Education is provided via telephonic communication, video teleconferencing, and in-person education sessions.

TDY Educator will be responsible for ordering labs for patients according to hospital policies.

TDY Educator will be responsible for documenting education in electronic health record.

This position will assist in the planning, coordinating and providing of diabetes-related health promotion activities in the YK Delta Region.

Patients and activities may involve multiple village trips per month.

TDY Educator will work closely with village clinic and hospital staff to promote diabetes standards of care and inform of new advances in diabetes care.

TDY Educator assists Diabetes Coordinator with maintenance of the Diabetes Registry and grant requirements.

TDY Educator works closely with the Diabetes Case Manager to ensure comprehensive care of clients.

TDY Educator participates in all program outreach activities such as monthly Diabetes Support Groups and radio shows, media campaigns, and special events.

TDY Educator participates in department planning and goal setting to achieve excellence in patient care and partnership with our tribal leaders.

TDY Educator believes in and promotes Napartet and all corporate endeavors.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Masters degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in a clinical health setting.

Demonstrated experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines for project completion.

Background in Diabetes Education required.