Onsite Diabetes Education Dietitian | Patient Care

Mercyhealth; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Mercyhealth Alpine - Loves Park, IL is seeking a Registered Dietitian Diabetes Educator to provide diabetes education and nutrition counseling, helping patients manage blood sugar through diet, medications, and monitoring tools. You will document in EPIC and collaborate with the care team to support quality improvement efforts.

This full-time onsite role requires RD licensure in WI/IL, with CDCES certification preferred. 40-hour weeks, day shifts, and a sign-on bonus eligibility are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited supervised practice program.
• Current state RD licensure in WI and IL with CDCES eligibility or certification.
• CDCES certification required within 2 years of eligibility or hire.
• Prior ADA program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens and assesses nutritional status of patients; develops and documents care plans in EPIC.
• Coordinates services with diabetes management team and ancillary services.
• Trains patients on blood glucose monitoring including CGMS and insulin/prescription use.
• Represents the diabetes program as a resource for patients and staff.
• Participates in clinic/program development, policy procedures, and quality initiatives.
• Enters charges into EPIC with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provides education to staff on diabetes care and materials development.
• Maintains CEU/CME requirements; attends in-service sessions.
• Supports program needs and ADA program requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition

Completion of accredited supervised practice program

State RD licensure in WI and IL

CDCES certification within 2 years of eligibility/hire

Job description

Mercyhealth Alpine - Loves Park, IL is seeking a Registered Dietitian Diabetes Educator to provide diabetes education and nutrition counseling, helping patients manage blood sugar through diet, medications, and monitoring tools. You will document in EPIC and collaborate with the care team to support quality improvement efforts.

This full-time onsite role requires RD licensure in WI/IL, with CDCES certification preferred. 40-hour weeks, day shifts, and a sign-on bonus eligibility are included.