Diabetes Education RD - Empower Patients & Families

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Education to join the Diabetes Education team in Gainesville, GA. You will provide diabetes and nutrition assessment, individualized meal planning and education for patients across the lifespan, delivering both one-on-one counseling and group sessions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, an RD credential or eligibility, Georgia licensure, and CDCES certification at hire or within two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition is required.
• Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration is required.
• Licensed Dietitian in Georgia.
• CDCES certification at hire or within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments and plans.
• Deliver nutrition counseling and education on diabetes self-management.
• Conduct follow-up diabetes and nutrition education.
• Lead group nutrition education for individuals with diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
• Coordinate patient care with the Diabetes Education team.
• Maintain thorough documentation and support program goals.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Diabetes education

Group education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Education to join the Diabetes Education team in Gainesville, GA. You will provide diabetes and nutrition assessment, individualized meal planning and education for patients across the lifespan, delivering both one-on-one counseling and group sessions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, an RD credential or eligibility, Georgia licensure, and CDCES certification at hire or within two years of