Diabetes Education RD | Patient-Focused Nutrition Coach

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Education to join the Diabetes Education team. You will assess nutrition and diabetes needs, provide individualized education, and support patients across the lifespan with nutrition plans and ongoing care.

You will lead group sessions, educate families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to grow outpatient diabetes education services. NGHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition is required.
• RD credential or eligibility required.
• Licensed Dietitian in Georgia required.
• CDCES certification at hire or within two years of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments and education plans.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition and diabetes self-management.
• Provide follow-up diabetes and nutrition education.
• Lead group nutrition education for individuals with diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
• Select appropriate educational materials for different ages and learning needs.
• Coordinate patient care within the Diabetes Education team.
• Document nutrition care and diabetes education thoroughly.
• Serve as a diabetes and nutrition resource for patients, families and NGHS staff.
• Support program growth and wellness education initiatives.
• Provide nutrition counseling for wound, ostomy, and continence patients as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment and education

Diabetes education

Counseling for patients and families

Group education facilitation

Documentation of care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or eligibility

Georgia Dietitian license

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Education to join the Diabetes Education team. You will assess nutrition and diabetes needs, provide individualized education, and support patients across the lifespan with nutrition plans and ongoing care.

You will lead group sessions, educate families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to grow outpatient diabetes education services. NGHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.