Diabetes Care Dietitian & Education Specialist

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) and CDCES to join our diabetes care team. You will provide ADA-aligned Medical Nutrition Therapy, counseling, and DSMES in a collaborative inpatient/outpatient setting, including high-risk obstetrics patients through SC MOMs.

You will train patients on CGMs and insulin pumps, analyze CGM reports, and work with endocrinologists to optimize treatment plans while addressing food insecurity and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and active state licensure.
• CDCES preferred or eligible and tracking hours to sit for the exam within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, evaluating medical histories, labs, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors.
• Develop ADA-aligned Medical Nutrition Therapy plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling on carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, and weight management.
• Train patients on CGMs and smart insulin pens/pumps.
• Deliver DSMES curriculum and empower patients to manage real-world diabetes challenges.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Patient counseling

Diabetes management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition/Dietetics

Tools

Dexcom CGM

Abbott Libre

Insulin pump software

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) and CDCES to join our diabetes care team. You will provide ADA-aligned Medical Nutrition Therapy, counseling, and DSMES in a collaborative inpatient/outpatient setting, including high-risk obstetrics patients through SC MOMs.

You will train patients on CGMs and insulin pumps, analyze CGM reports, and work with endocrinologists to optimize treatment plans while addressing food insecurity and other