Diabetes Education & Nutrition Program Manager

Boston Medical Center; Brighton (AL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks an Outpatient Dietitian/ Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to assess and coordinate diabetes self-management education for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes within the ADA program. You will also provide medical nutrition therapy for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, and food allergies.

The role emphasizes personalized education, patient counseling, group classes, and collaboration with the diabetes team to design care plans

Qualifications

• Assesses and educates patients with diabetes to promote self-management and better outcomes.
• Conducts diabetes education assessments to identify learning needs.
• Develops individualized diabetes self-management plans including medication, nutrition, activity and glucose monitoring.
• Provides ongoing support and counseling to patients and families.
• Facilitates group education classes on diabetes management.
• Collaborates with the diabetes coordinator to design, implement and evaluate training per Medicare standards.
• Delivers nutritional care and counseling tailored to cultural needs and barriers.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' educational needs and readiness for diabetes management.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for diabetes self-management.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and related conditions.
• Offer ongoing support and counseling to patients and families.
• Lead group classes on diabetes management and education.

Job description

Boston Medical Center seeks an Outpatient Dietitian/ Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to assess and coordinate diabetes self-management education for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes within the ADA program. You will also provide medical nutrition therapy for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, and food allergies.

The role emphasizes personalized education, patient counseling, group classes, and collaboration with the diabetes team to design care plans