Dietician/Diabetes Educator

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health resources

Disability benefits

Discounts on insurance

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Diabetes Educator Procedure Coordinator to join our Diabetes Education Program. The role focuses on coordinating nutrition education for patients with diabetes and cancer, overseeing DSMES services, and teaching patients and families to achieve metabolic goals.

Qualified candidates will have a nutrition-related degree, MD/RD licensure in Maryland, and experience in patient education and public speaking.

Qualifications

• Nutrition or related field at an accredited college or university
• Licensed by the Maryland DHMH and by the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD)
• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred (CDE)
• Experience in individual patient education and public speaking

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and educate patients and families on nutrition in diabetes and cancer care
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES services
• Assess patients, provide dietary recommendations and instruct on the plan
• Evaluate patient progress toward metabolic goals and adapt the plan as needed

Skills

Reading English

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Instruction following

Education

Nutrition or related field

3 years as a working dietitian

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Meditech

Epic

Performance Manager/NetLearning

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Diabetes Educator Procedure Coordinator!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi‑time recipient of Forbes’ America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator is a member of both the Diabetes Management Team and the Institute for Cancer Care and serves as the resource and instructor for patients, families and professionals on nutritional issues in the management of diabetes and cancer. The Diabetes Education Program Coordinator oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES services. The Coordinator demonstrates knowledge of diabetes, bariatrics surgery, oncology, lipid and, eating disorders. This is in addition to, principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of the patients served. The Coordinator assesses the patient, provides dietary recommendations, instructs the patient/family in the plan and evaluates the success of the patient and plan to meet metabolic goals of the patient.

Education and Work Experience

• Nutrition or related field at an accredited college or university
• 3 years as a working dietitian

License Requirements

• Licensed (LDN) by the DHMH of Maryland and by the national credentialing board of the ADA, Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD).

Certification Requirements

• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred (CDE).

Age Specific Care Provided For

• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Meditech (if applicable to position), Epic (if applicable to position), Performance Manager/NetLearning.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Other Requirements

• Experience in individual patient education and public speaking

Min

USD $33.60/Hr.

Max

USD $60.48/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.