Diabetes Education Dietitian — Empower Patients

ADCES Connect; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Registered Dietitian to join the Diabetes Education team as a Diabetes Educator. This role blends clinical nutrition with comprehensive diabetes education to empower patients to manage their condition through individualized education and ongoing support.

You will assess nutrition needs, provide education across ages, and participate in outpatient diabetes education services while supporting program growth and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition is required.
• RD credential from CDR or eligible to register is required.
• GA licensure as Dietitian is required.
• CDCES certification or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments and create personalized plans.
• Deliver nutrition counseling, meal planning, and diabetes self-management education to patients and families.
• Conduct follow-up diabetes and nutrition education as needed.
• Lead group nutrition education for individuals with diabetes, including gestational diabetes education.
• Select appropriate educational materials for different ages and learning needs.
• Coordinate patient care with the Diabetes Education team and contribute to program goals.
• Document nutrition care and diabetes education thoroughly.
• Serve as a diabetes and nutrition resource for patients, families, NGHS staff, and the community.
• Participate in wellness and community education programs related to diabetes and nutrition.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) with CDR or eligible

Licensed Dietitian in GA

CDCES certification (within 2 years of hire)

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Registered Dietitian to join the Diabetes Education team as a Diabetes Educator. This role blends clinical nutrition with comprehensive diabetes education to empower patients to manage their condition through individualized education and ongoing support.

You will assess nutrition needs, provide education across ages, and participate in outpatient diabetes education services while supporting program growth and quality improvement efforts.