Diabetes Dietitian Educator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead diabetes medical nutrition therapy education, perform assessments and follow-up, and help develop diabetes education activities within the program.

The role involves coordinating staff development, participating in quality assurance, and collecting data to evaluate program goals. Texas licensure is required, and bilingual English/Spanish capabilities are preferred; CPR and ServSafe certifications should be maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field.
• ADA-approved dietetic internship or ADA-approved hospital program.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) is required.
• Texas licensure as a dietitian required.
• CPR certification required; ServSafe certification preferred.
• CDE certification within six months of starting.
• Three years diabetes management program experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct diabetes medical nutrition therapy education, assessment and follow-up.
• Assist in developing diabetes education activities and serve as liaison for program interactions.
• Engage in staff and professional development and ensure program policies are followed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

ADA-approved dietetic internship or ADA hospital program

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Texas licensure as Dietitian

CPR certification

ServSafe Certification

CDE certification

3 years diabetes management experience

Job description

• POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

  Provides direct diabetes medical nutrition therapy education, assessment and followup and assists in developing diabetes education activities. Participates in staff and professional development activities and acts as a liaison with all diabetes medical nutrition therapy interactions with the program. Engages in all quality assurance activities; collects, compiles and summarizes data for the Diabetes Education Program. Assists in the assessment, development and evaluation of the program and its goals. Complies with UHdepartmental policies and procedures and maintains good guest and working relationships.

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required, plus completion of either an American Dietetic Association (ADA)-approved dietetic internship or a program in hospital dietetics approved by the ADA. Must be a Registered Dietitian. Three years of related experience in a diabetes management program is preferred. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred. Certification CDE required upon six months of entering position. Obtains and/or maintains current CPR certification. Obtains and/or maintains current ServSafe® Certification. Experience with continuous glucose monitoring systems and as a pump trainer considered an asset.

• LICENSURE

  Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.