Diabetes Educator & Dietitian - Patient-Centric Care

Riverside Healthcare; Bourbonnais (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator to provide expert diabetes education and nutritional counseling to patients. This role partners with physicians and care teams to advance diabetes care and supports community outreach.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, educating on dietary changes, documenting interactions, and leading the diabetes education program with ongoing program development and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or Public Health.
• CDCES required or must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Licensed Dietitian (IL) is required; CDR registration is noted.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs including BP checks, foot exams, and waist measurements.
• Educate individuals with diabetes on dietary modifications and diabetes management.
• Reassess learning needs through active case management to support education.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop nutrition/medical management plans for diabetes.
• Lead diabetes education program and provide community education on diabetes & nutrition.
• Document interactions and report patient progress to physicians; monthly reporting to Director.
• Stay updated on education requirements to maintain high-quality diabetes education program.

Skills

Patient counseling

Diabetes management

Meal planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or Public Health

CDCES (within 3 years)

Licensed Dietitian (IL)

Job description

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator to provide expert diabetes education and nutritional counseling to patients. This role partners with physicians and care teams to advance diabetes care and supports community outreach.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, educating on dietary changes, documenting interactions, and leading the diabetes education program with ongoing program development and reporting to leadership.