Diabetes Educator (Dietitian)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,692 - 78,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403B Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Health & Wellness Programs

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Diabetes Educator Certified (Dietitian) for its Central Nursing team. The successful candidate will manage components of the diabetes education program while providing direct education to patients. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and a current license as a Registered Dietitian.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403B savings plan, and paid time off. The position is based in Baltimore, MD, and offers a competitive salary range of $34.62 to $57.19 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of employment.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan components of the diabetes education program.
• Conduct continuing education programs in diabetes.
• Provide direct education to patients and families.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Analytical ability

MS PowerPoint proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

MS Outlook proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Current license as Registered Dietitian

Job description

Requisition #:670990
Location: Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Dietitian
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time

At Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP), we bring Johns Hopkins Medicine to our communities. With more than 40 locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, we offer opportunities for you to join our team of healthcare professionals right in your neighborhood.

We are looking for a Diabetes Educator Certified (Dietitian) for Central Nursing. Under general supervision, the educator assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates components of the diabetes education program at the diabetes and endocrine practice. The role also serves as the diabetes nutritionist for patient education, conducts continuing education programs in diabetes and nutrition for allied professionals and the general public, provides direct education to patients and families in an outpatient setting, responds to phone calls from parents of newly diagnosed children and adolescents, assists with the transition from inpatient to outpatient care, and addresses day‑to‑day type 1 and type 2 diabetes concerns including sick day management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403B Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time off & Paid holidays
• Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits
• Health & Wellness programs and more!

Location

1000 E. Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Qualifications and Certification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.
• Current license or registration in a specific allied health profession (e.g., Registered Dietitian) required.
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnoses, and basic disease processes; analytical ability to gather data, evaluate conformity to predetermined criteria, identify problems, and refer for resolution.
• Basic knowledge of medical records coding standards; awareness of licensing and accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with relational EMR data documentation; ability to conduct research and formulate recommendations.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Salary Range

Minimum $34.62/hour – Maximum $57.19/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.