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JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS
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Registered Dietitian licensed to practice in the State of New Hampshire.

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At least 1 year experience working with children who have Type 1 Diabetes or I year experience in pediatric nutrition and 2 years experience providing medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, especially carbohydrate counting and SMBG.

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Ability to relate to individuals of a wide range in a close personal, recreational/educational setting.

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Acceptance of the idea that the management of diabetes is an essential goal while working with campers and staff.

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Good organizational skills.

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Advanced knowledge of diabetes management, insulin pump therapy, insulin to carbohydrate ratio, and correction factor concepts.

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Certified Diabetes Educator and/or board certified specialist in Pediatric nutrition a plus

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Medical liability coverage.

 

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director re:  administration, programming

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and carry out a program of nutrition assessment, diabetes education/medical nutrition therapy plan development and oversee the provision of appropriate, balanced meals and snacks for campers

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Pre-camp:  provide nutrition/diabetes education to counselors and new staff; develop camp menu and coordinate items needed for food order with camp cook.

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Train and supervise dietetic interns, students and volunteers.

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Oversee the provision of meals and snacks during the camp session.

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Develop meal plan cards for campers, CITs, and counseling staff.

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Coordinate with medical staff with regard to diabetes management changes.

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Oversee the provision of special diet foods/plan special diet menus

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Complete dietetic intern and student evaluations.

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Recruit volunteer dietary staff.

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Arrange for all supplies needed to provide routine diabetes care and first aid/medical care for campers and staff.

 

 

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