Diabetes Care Educator & Self-Management Coach

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10k

Sign-on bonus $15k

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to educate patients about diabetes self-care, gather data for monitoring, and deliver comprehensive nutrition therapy. The role covers neonatal to geriatric patients, with a focus on culturally appropriate care and improving health outcomes.

The candidate will be registered with the CDR, licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and hold NCDBDE certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an ACEND accredited program.
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Undergraduate Program or post graduate internship is required.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian.
• Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state(s) of practice.
• Must be certified by the National Credentialing Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) and hold current Certified Diabetes Educator.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on diabetes self-care and lifestyle changes.
• Collect patient data to monitor health status and diabetes management.
• Provide nutrition therapy and monitor nutritional care for all age groups.
• Apply program management principles to support self-management of diabetes.
• Refer complex cases to other healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Diabetes education

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Dietitian licensure

Certifications (CDR)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

ACEND-accredited program

Job description

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to educate patients about diabetes self-care, gather data for monitoring, and deliver comprehensive nutrition therapy. The role covers neonatal to geriatric patients, with a focus on culturally appropriate care and improving health outcomes.

The candidate will be registered with the CDR, licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and hold NCDBDE certification.