Diabetes Educator RD

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diabetes Educator/Dietitian at Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC coordinates patient diabetes self-management and nutritional care through clinical assessment, education, and documentation across all care phases.

Responsibilities include providing individualized nutrition education to patients and families, developing nutrition care plans, documenting encounters, and collaborating with the health care team and community resources to support positive health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and education.
• Experience supporting diabetes self-management programs and nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diabetes education across all care phases with clinical assessment and documentation.
• Provide individualized nutrition education to patients and families and develop nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and community resources to support positive outcomes.
• Document encounters using the Nutrition Care Process and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement, maintain competencies and mentor interns.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Job description

The Diabetes Educator/Dietitian is responsible for coordinating patient diabetes self-management and nutritional care through clinical assessment, education, and documentation across all care phases.

Key duties include providing individualized nutrition education to patients and families, developing and implementing nutrition care plans, and serving as a resource within the healthcare team and community.

They evaluate patient needs, apply evidence-based practices, and ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards such as the American Diabetes Association and Joint Commission.

The role involves patient assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring using the Nutrition Care Process, documenting all encounters, and utilizing community resources to support positive outcomes.

They contribute to quality improvement, participate in team collaborations, and support departmental policies and protocols.

Professional development is emphasized, including maintaining competencies, mentoring interns, and engaging in lifelong learning to enhance skills and knowledge.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach to improve health outcomes in diverse settings.