Diabetes & Chronic Illness Nutrition Educator (RD/CDE)

Kintegra; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintegra is seeking a Chronic Illness Nutrition Educator - Registered Dietitian in Gastonia, NC to work with the care team to improve health and wellness through Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetic and chronically ill adults.

The role includes leading diabetes management group classes, collaborating with community partners, and traveling to all Kintegra sites and events to support public health needs.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and understanding for chronic illness and health promotion.
• Experience: 3 years of Outpatient Dietary Management with focus on improving chronic illness/disease prevention.
• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) or Higher.
• Certification(s)/Licensure: Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), and BLS.
• Chronic Illness Nutrition Educator Key Responsibilities include assessing, evaluating and implementing individual health/behavioral plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and implement individual health/behavioral plans for improving chronic illness not limited to but including Diabetes Type II.
• Document accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record
• Possess basic understanding for billing related to the role of RD/CDE
• Facilitate group classes to meet American Diabetes Association requirements for Kintegra to maintain recognition as an education site
• Provide weight management therapy for adult patients with unhealthy BMI with or without other associated illness
• Provide education to meet communal needs to promote health and identify healthy resources for patients
• Participate in continuous quality improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Group diabetes education

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Higher

Job description

Kintegra is seeking a Chronic Illness Nutrition Educator - Registered Dietitian in Gastonia, NC to work with the care team to improve health and wellness through Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetic and chronically ill adults.

The role includes leading diabetes management group classes, collaborating with community partners, and traveling to all Kintegra sites and events to support public health needs.