Diabetes Educator & Nutrition Therapy Specialist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Free onsite parking

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Augusta Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and diabetes self-management education across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with the care team, develop individualized care plans, and support at-home continuity of care.

The role requires an RD with CDCES or eligibility, plus at least two years of clinical experience, and a commitment to education of patients, families, and staff within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian credential required.
• CDCES certification or eligible and willing to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with diabetic patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetes and other chronic diseases.
• Provide diabetes self-management education to patients and families.
• Document care plans in the medical record.
• Screen and address high-risk diabetes patients in inpatient settings.
• Educate hospital staff on nutrition and diabetes self-management.
• Support training of students and interns and manage education materials.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Diabetes education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

Augusta Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and diabetes self-management education across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with the care team, develop individualized care plans, and support at-home continuity of care.

The role requires an RD with CDCES or eligibility, plus at least two years of clinical experience, and a commitment to education of patients, families, and staff within a mission-driven