Diabetes Care Dietitian & Education Specialist

MCKENZIE HEALTH SYSTEM; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie Health System in Sandusky, MI, is seeking a Dietitian/Diabetic Educator/Diabetes Quality Coordinator to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and diabetes self-management education for inpatient and outpatient populations.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care plan development, educating patients, families, and staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
• RD/RDN credential from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
• 1–2 years hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Experience providing outpatient nutrition services preferred.
• CDCES credential preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on nutrition and diabetes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Diabetes education

Team collaboration

Patient coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

Master's degree (preferred for post-2024)

Job description

McKenzie Health System in Sandusky, MI, is seeking a Dietitian/Diabetic Educator/Diabetes Quality Coordinator to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and diabetes self-management education for inpatient and outpatient populations.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care plan development, educating patients, families, and staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes.