Certified Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietitian

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Education to join the Diabetes Education team. You will assess nutrition and diabetes needs, provide individualized education, and support patients across the lifespan with nutrition plans and ongoing care.

You will lead group sessions, educate families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to grow outpatient diabetes education services. NGHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition is required.
• RD credential or eligibility required.
• Licensed Dietitian in Georgia required.
• CDCES certification at hire or within two years of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments and education plans.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition and diabetes self-management.
• Provide follow-up diabetes and nutrition education.
• Lead group nutrition education for individuals with diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
• Select appropriate educational materials for different ages and learning needs.
• Coordinate patient care within the Diabetes Education team.
• Document nutrition care and diabetes education thoroughly.
• Serve as a diabetes and nutrition resource for patients, families and NGHS staff.
• Support program growth and wellness education initiatives.
• Provide nutrition counseling for wound, ostomy, and continence patients as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment and education

Diabetes education

Counseling for patients and families

Group education facilitation

Documentation of care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or eligibility

Georgia Dietitian license

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Job description

Job Category: Food Services & Dietetics

Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Education

Help patients build the knowledge and confidence to successfully manage diabetes.

At Northeast Georgia Health System, we're looking for an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our Diabetes Education team as a Diabetes Educator. This specialized role combines your expertise in nutrition with comprehensive diabetes education, giving you the opportunity to help patients better understand and manage their diabetes through individualized education, nutrition counseling and ongoing support.

As an integral member of the Diabetes Education team, you'll work with patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations, providing diabetes and nutrition assessment, education, individualized meal planning and follow-up care. You'll also provide individual and group education and contribute to the continued growth of our outpatient diabetes education services.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments for patients enrolled in the Diabetes Education Program, developing personalized nutrition and education plans based on each patient's needs.
• Provide nutrition counseling, meal planning and education on diabetes self-management to patients and their families or support persons.
• Provide follow-up diabetes and nutrition education based on individual patient needs.
• Lead group nutrition education for individuals with diabetes, including education for women with gestational diabetes.
• Select educational materials and teaching approaches appropriate for different ages, learning needs and patient populations.
• Work as an active member of the Diabetes Education team to coordinate patient care and support program goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation of nutrition care and diabetes education.
• Serve as a diabetes and nutrition resource for patients, families, NGHS team members and the community.
• Participate in wellness and community education programs related to diabetes, nutrition and healthy living.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients receiving care through Wound, Ostomy and Continence services as needed.
• Support quality improvement activities and requirements associated with diabetes program recognition.

What You'll Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligible for registration.
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Dietitian.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification at hire or ability to obtain within two years of hire. This two-year pathway is also reflected in prior recruiting guidance for this role.
• Ability to provide nutrition care and education to a variety of age groups, from pediatric through geriatric populations.

Why This Role?

This position goes beyond traditional nutrition counseling. You'll have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients, provide both individual and group education, collaborate with an interdisciplinary diabetes team, and contribute to programs that extend into the community.

If you're an experienced dietitian who is passionate about diabetes education, medical nutrition therapy and empowering patients to take an active role in their health , we'd love to connect with you.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.