Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Department/Group: Office Staff

Location: El Paso Center for Diabetes

Position Type: FT - Exempt

Reports To: Lead Dietitian

Role and Responsibilities

A registered dietitian (RD) is a trained healthcare professional specializing in nutrition and dietetics. Their primary role is to assess and treat nutrition-related issues and offer dietary advice and guidance to individuals and communities. The Registered Dietitian will have a crucial role at the El Paso Center for Diabetes, collaborating closely with the Lead Dietitian to support diabetes education programs, special projects, and all other programs offered by the Center.

General Description and Essential Functions

Program Department

• Help in all education programs for the Center.
• Ensure the organization’s programs adhere to established policy, law, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Respond to inquiries regarding programs.
• Provide program information for the Center website, newsletter, or other communication vehicles.
• Be involved with a program or special projects.
• Deliver community diabetes education periodically.
• Lead special projects at the request of the Lead Dietitian.
• Provide direct medical nutrition therapy.
• Incorporate diabetes and strategy knowledge and skills.
• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge about evidence-based programs and policy strategies relative to diabetes.
• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of non-profit strategy, leadership, and management.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Registered Dietitian or Certified Diabetes Educator required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Advanced knowledge related to diabetes education.
• Considerable knowledge of local, state, and national diabetes issues and trends.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and present technical data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, board members, committees, regulatory agencies, hospitals, and the public.
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office and related information technology hardware and software.
• Ability to learn new software as needed.
• Ability to drive and access reliable transportation that can be used for reimbursable business.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-time position, Exempt. Demonstrate flexibility in relation to work schedule, which may require working some evenings and occasional weekends.

Professional Responsibility Standards

• Demonstrate excellent and professional communication and customer service skills.
• Adhere to professional expectations as outlined in the employee handbook.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• May be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work is conducted in an office environment and the community.
• Repetitive motion in the operation of the computer.
• Frequent sitting required; occasional standing, bending, and stooping.

Benefits

Upon satisfactory completion of 90 days:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Work Setting

• Medical office, in-person
• Occasional evening and weekend work required
• Travel may be required
• Frequent in-region travel required
• Work is conducted in an office environment and in the community

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Disclaimer

The description is intended to provide a general understanding of the position's requirements and shall not be construed as declaring the absolute particulars of the position. Management reserves the right to assign, direct, and control employees’ work as necessary.

Please note that by continuing to read and/or apply for this job description, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the requirements and responsibilities outlined. You also understand that meeting these requirements is essential for successful job performance. By submitting your application, you accept that any misrepresentation of qualifications or experience may result in disqualification from consideration.