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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Diabetes Registered Dietitian in Cass Lake, Minnesota
Division: Health Reports to: Diabetes Program Manager Worksite: Leech Lake Diabetes Center/Outreach Clinics Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, 3-5 days/week, occasional evenings and weekends LLBO Status: Non-exempt Safety Sensitive: Yes License/Certification Requirements: Must be a Registered Dietitian licensed in the State of Minnesota. Must have a valid MN driver's license, current insurance or be insurable, CPR and first aid certification. Summary: Provide expert Medical Nutrition Therapy, Diabetes Self-Management Education and consultation to the Leech Lake Reservation. Raise awareness of healthy nutrition on the Leech Lake Reservation to the highest level possible by managing or preventing nutrition-related diseases with a strong focus on pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and cancer. Duties/Responsibilities: Provide nutrition consultation in tribal health programs, diabetes program, elderly nutrition program, Head -Start programs, day care centers, Tribal schools, food programs and WIC programs as it relates to diabetes prevention and management. Assist with menu development for programs seeking diabetes management and prevention related menus. Will provide comprehensive and general Medical Nutrition Therapy, education and care to patients, their families, and the community in multiple settings; e.g., clinics, hospital, homes, community centers, and schools. Aids with case management of newly diagnosed patients and patients utilizing staged diabetes management per referral. Collaborates with physicians regarding patient's plan of treatment. Will maintain appropriate program records in compliance with IHS, Tribal, and granting agency policies Reviews, develops, and selects appropriate educational materials to be used with clients and for use in training health care professionals and para professionals. Collaborates with other community health resources; e.g., IHS, other Tribal Health programs, and community agencies. Promotes diabetes related health and wellness through community based educational activities and classes. Assists with program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Will disseminate diabetes related program issues and experiences to appropriate agencies and individuals. Assists with diabetes related medical record, reviews, audits, documentation, data collection, and quality improvement. Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times. Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture Adhere to policies governing staff conduct All other duties as assigned.