Diabetes Educator / Dietitian

Berkshire-Health-Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center – BMC Diabetes Clinic in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a registered dietitian diabetes educator to lead nutrition care and diabetes self-management education for inpatients, outpatients, and community programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Dietetics, completion of an approved internship, RD credential within six months of hire, and commitment to ongoing CEUs and becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator within five years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Completed internship or approved pathway to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and requirements for eligibility.
• RD - Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete fifteen continuing education hours per year in approved diabetes topics.
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Educator status within five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and consultation to patients and their caregivers for inpatients, outpatients and community programs.
• Provide current expert nutrition knowledge to healthcare professionals to improve nutrition care and health outcomes across the continuum.
• Comply with inpatient and outpatient regulatory groups to provide high quality diabetes care.

Skills

Diabetes Education

Nutrition Care

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Internship/Academy pathway to AND

RD credential within 6 months

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Diabetes Clinic

Hourly Pay Range: 36.0800 through 54.1300

Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Monday - Friday

Posted 10/30/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Diabetes Educator RD has additional knowledge in diabetes and diabetes self-management training obtained through working within a self-management education program and through continuing education credits approved by the American Diabetes Association. The RD will provide nutritional care and consultation to patients and their caregivers for inpatients, outpatients and planned community programs. The RD will provide current expert nutrition knowledge to healthcare professionals to improve nutrition care and health outcomes across the continuum. The RD will responsibly comply with all inpatient and outpatient regulatory groups to provide high quality comprehensive diabetes care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 1-2 years previous hospital clinical experience preferred.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Completed internship or other approved pathway to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and requirements for eligibility.

License, Certification & Registration:

• RD - Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire.

Other Requirements:

• To maintain employment must complete fifteen continuing education hours per year in approved diabetes related topics.
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Educator status within five years.
• Work effectively as both an independent practitioner and a team member, within established policies and standards.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Must maintain current knowledge and provide nutrition care with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to complete projects and assignments with expected outcomes.
• Must present appropriate role modeling as a health care provider, demonstrating a healthy lifestyle.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.