Diabetes Education RD | Individual & Group Counseling

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Diabetes Education to help patients build knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes. The role blends nutrition expertise with diabetes education, offering individualized education, counseling, and ongoing support across pediatric to geriatric populations.

You will perform nutrition and diabetes assessments, provide counseling, lead group education, and contribute to outpatient diabetes education services while documenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligible for registration.
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Dietitian.
• CDCES certification at hire or within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments with personalized plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education on diabetes self-management to patients and families.
• Lead group nutrition education for individuals with diabetes (including gestational diabetes).
• Maintain thorough documentation of nutrition care and diabetes education.
• Participate in wellness and community education programs related to diabetes and nutrition.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition counseling

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Licensed Dietitian in Georgia

Registered Dietitian (RD)

CDCES certification

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Diabetes Education to help patients build knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes. The role blends nutrition expertise with diabetes education, offering individualized education, counseling, and ongoing support across pediatric to geriatric populations.

You will perform nutrition and diabetes assessments, provide counseling, lead group education, and contribute to outpatient diabetes education services while documenting