Diabetes Educator RD — Empower Patient Self-Management

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Diabetes Care and Education Center in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join as a Diabetes Educator. This PRN/As-Needed, day shift role will provide individual and group diabetes education across clinic locations in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, or Caldwell.

You will assess patients, develop self-management plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor progress, and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credential through the CDR is required.
• State licensure in Idaho is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Five years of clinical dietetics experience.
• CDCES certification or willingness to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group diabetes education to patients of all ages.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored self-management plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support inpatient and outpatient diabetes care programs.
• Identify barriers to self-care and help patients develop problem-solving strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust education plans as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Assessment

Diabetes care

Teamwork

Continuing education

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

State licensure (Idaho)

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

CDCES certification or plan to obtain within 2 years

5 years clinical dietetics experience

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Diabetes Care and Education Center in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join as a Diabetes Educator. This PRN/As-Needed, day shift role will provide individual and group diabetes education across clinic locations in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, or Caldwell.

You will assess patients, develop self-management plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor progress, and contribute to quality improvement efforts.