Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietician

About the role

This position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and is driven to empower individuals living with diabetes to take control of their health.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition assessments and develop tailored care plans for patients participating in the DSME program.
• Lead engaging individual, group, and family education sessions focused on diabetes self-management.
• Coach patients through lifestyle changes that support improved glycemic control and overall well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Collect, validate, and analyze DSME program data to support continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Education Requirements:
  • For Registered Dietitians completing didactic program after 1/1/24: Master’s degree required
  • For Registered Dietitians completing didactic program before 1/1/24: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
• Experience:
  • Minimum five years of clinical experience required
  • Prior teaching or patient-education experience in a specialty area preferred
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical competence, and expertise
  • Experience providing outpatient services and collaborating with diverse provider disciplines

Qualifications

• Licensure & Certification:
  • Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) licensure in Maryland
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or eligibility to obtain certification

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of CPT and ICD coding relevant to outpatient diabetes education
• Familiarity with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards for recognized DSME programs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in practice
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and patient-engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, 401k plan, education assistance program, and employee assistance program.
• Shift differential available for evening, night, or weekend shifts.