Diabetes Educator/Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and diabetes self-management education to a diverse patient population. You will complete comprehensive assessments, develop individualized meal plans, and teach blood glucose monitoring, insulin use, and lifestyle modification in both one-on-one and group settings.

You will collaborate closely with endocrinologists, nurses, and care teams, document progress, contribute to quality initiatives, and

Qualifications

• RD or RDN with state licensure and background in medical nutrition therapy.
• Experience delivering diabetes education in one-on-one and group settings.
• Familiarity with EHR documentation and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional and diabetes-related assessments.
• Develop and adjust individualized care and meal plans.
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, medications, and insulin management.
• Collaborate with endocrinologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Document patient encounters and progress in the EHR.
• Support quality improvement and diabetes program outcomes tracking.
• Lead community education events on diabetes prevention and management.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN)

Current state licensure for dietitians/nutritionists

BLS certification

CDCES preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and diabetes self-management education to a diverse patient population. In this role, you will complete comprehensive assessments, develop individualized meal plans, and teach blood glucose monitoring, insulin use, and lifestyle modification in both one-on-one and group settings. You will collaborate closely with endocrinologists, nurses, and care teams, document progress, contribute to quality initiatives, and support community outreach. MedStar offers robust training, career growth, and a mission-driven, patient-first culture focused on clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional and diabetes-related assessments
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans and meal plans
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, medications, and insulin management
• Collaborate with endocrinologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document patient encounters and progress in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement and outcomes tracking for diabetes programs
• Support community and patient education events focused on diabetes prevention and management

Additional Responsibilities

• Diabetes self-management education
• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
• Insulin and medication education
• Blood glucose monitoring and data interpretation
• Care plan and meal plan development
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Motivational interviewing and patient counseling
• Group education and class facilitation
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Quality improvement and outcomes tracking

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred
• Current state licensure as required for dietitians/nutritionists
• BLS certification preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs)