Diabetes Educator RD

Northshore Home Health Care; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Smyrna, GA seeks a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian to coordinate patient diabetes self-management and nutritional care through clinical assessment, education, and documentation.

You will develop personalized nutrition care plans, provide education on diabetic diets, and collaborate with the healthcare team to assess patient needs, applying evidence-based practices and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical nutrition and diabetes care.
• Experience educating patients on diets and self-management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans.
• Educate patients on diabetic diets and self-management.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess patient needs.
• Document all patient interactions accurately.
• Mentor interns and support departmental policies.
• Engage in quality improvement and community outreach.

Skills

Clinical nutrition principles

Diabetes management

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competency

Job description

The role involves serving as a Diabetes Educator/Dietitian, responsible for coordinating patient diabetes self-management and nutritional care through clinical assessment, education, and documentation.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing personalized nutrition care plans, providing education on diabetic diets and nutrition, and collaborating with the healthcare team to assess patient needs. The position requires applying evidence-based practices, adhering to professional standards, and documenting all patient interactions accurately.

Qualifications include a solid understanding of clinical nutrition principles, diabetes management, and patient education. Skills needed are strong communication, teamwork, and cultural competency. The role involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, and professional development.

Additional duties encompass mentoring interns, engaging in lifelong learning, and supporting departmental policies. The educator serves as a resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals to foster positive outcomes and compliance with healthcare standards.