Diabetes Education Dietitian & Community Leader

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Employer retirement plans

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator to provide expert diabetes education and nutritional counseling for patients and the community. You will assess nutritional needs, educate on diet management, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to tailor plans.

You will lead diabetes education initiatives, participate in community outreach, and maintain compliant documentation while staying current with practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or related field.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or Public Health (preferred).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 3 years.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Illinois required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and educate patients on diabetes management and diet.
• Provide diabetes education and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop individualized plans.
• Lead diabetes care education initiatives and community outreach.
• Document patient interactions accurately and report progress to physicians.
• Stay current with diabetes treatment advances and nutrition practices.

Skills

Patient counseling

Diabetes management

Meal planning

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's in Nutrition/Public Health

CDCES certification

Illinois LD license

Job description

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator to provide expert diabetes education and nutritional counseling for patients and the community. You will assess nutritional needs, educate on diet management, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to tailor plans.

You will lead diabetes education initiatives, participate in community outreach, and maintain compliant documentation while staying current with practice guidelines.