Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Educator PRN

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our team as a Diabetes Educator.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group diabetes education to patients of all ages, incorporating cultural preferences and learning styles.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored self-management plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support both inpatient and outpatient diabetes care programs.
• Identify barriers to effective self-care and help patients develop problem-solving and coping strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust education plans as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation and development.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — required
• State licensure in the primary work location — required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field — required
• Five years of clinical dietetics experience
• Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or willingness to obtain within 2 years of hire
• Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient diabetes education — preferred

Key Skills

• Strong communication and teaching abilities
• Ability to assess and adapt to individual learning needs
• Knowledge of diabetes management, nutrition therapy, and behavior change strategies
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (minimum 15 hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually)