Diabetes Education Dietitian (RD) — Flexible PRN Role

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health’s Saint Alphonsus Diabetes Care and Education Center in Meridian, Idaho seeks a part-time Registered Dietitian to educate patients on diabetes self-management across clinic locations in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, or Caldwell. The role emphasizes individualized education, collaborative care, and program development.

The educator will conduct assessments, develop self-management plans, and participate in quality improvement and outreach, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — required
• State licensure in the primary work location — required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field — required
• Five years of clinical dietetics experience
• Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or willingness to obtain within 2 years of hire
• Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient diabetes education — preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group diabetes education to patients of all ages, incorporating cultural preferences and learning styles.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored self-management plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support both inpatient and outpatient diabetes care programs.
• Identify barriers to effective self-care and help patients develop problem-solving and coping strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust education plans as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation and development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching abilities

Diabetes knowledge

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Trinity Health’s Saint Alphonsus Diabetes Care and Education Center in Meridian, Idaho seeks a part-time Registered Dietitian to educate patients on diabetes self-management across clinic locations in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, or Caldwell. The role emphasizes individualized education, collaborative care, and program development.

The educator will conduct assessments, develop self-management plans, and participate in quality improvement and outreach, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered