Diabetes Education Dietitian | Empower Patients

Wellstar Health System; Vinings (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to coordinate diabetes self-management and nutritional care across care settings. You will assess, educate, and document patient progress, tailor plans to age-specific needs, and support the Nutrition Care Process in collaboration with the diabetes team.

The role involves delivering patient education on diet, glucose monitoring, insulin management, and community resources, with opportunities to participate in

Qualifications

• DSME/DSMS education and patient education delivery will be required.
• Ability to assess biological, nutritional and education needs across diabetes care.
• Experience with nutrition care planning and documentation in health records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diabetes self-management education and nutrition care across care settings.
• Assess DSMES needs of patients and families and establish goals.
• Provide nutrition education on diabetic diets, monitoring, and insulin management.
• Document all patient encounters in the health record and outcomes database.
• Collaborate with the diabetes care team and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to coordinate diabetes self-management and nutritional care across care settings. You will assess, educate, and document patient progress, tailor plans to age-specific needs, and support the Nutrition Care Process in collaboration with the diabetes team.

The role involves delivering patient education on diet, glucose monitoring, insulin management, and community resources, with opportunities to participate in