Diabetes & Nutrition Education Specialist

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinical Diabetes Educator - Nutrition in Boston to deliver DSME and nutrition education across multiple settings. You will educate individuals with diabetes and their families, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education program development, diabetes technology training, and group sessions, with a focus on culturally competent care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a registered dietitian; diabetes education preferred.
• Massachusetts license and RD/RDN certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diabetes education and nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Develop individualized diabetes management plans and meal plans.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for medication management and care planning.
• Lead diabetes technology training and CGM/insulin pump trainings.
• Lead group education sessions and workshops.
• Document medical records and billing per policy.
• Stay current with diabetes care literature and participate in research.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition education

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinical Diabetes Educator - Nutrition in Boston to deliver DSME and nutrition education across multiple settings. You will educate individuals with diabetes and their families, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education program development, diabetes technology training, and group sessions, with a focus on culturally competent care and ongoing professional growth.