Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator (S0307)

Axis Health System; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HDHP or PPO)

Health Savings Account

Dental

Flexible Spending Account

Vision

Dependent Care Account

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) with up to 4% match

College Invest plans

Annual Wellness Benefits

Professional development benefits

3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for 2+

Personal Days

9 Company Paid Holidays

Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Axis Health System seeks a Diabetic Educator for a part-time role (20 hours) in Cortez or Pagosa Springs, CO. The educator delivers nutrition and diabetes education to pediatric and adult patients, collaborating with the integrated health team and ADA certification requirements.

Under RD licensure and ADA certification, the role includes individual appointments, joint visits with providers, group sessions, outreach, and mentoring of other staff; primarily based at Durango Integrated Healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or RD
• CDCES or CDE certification training or actively obtaining hours
• Registered Dietitian license
• At least 1 year of experience as an RD
• Minimum 1 year providing diabetes education under ADA program
• Experience coordinating ADA Diabetes Education certification program requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition referral consultations and diabetes education referrals
• Deliver education to pediatric and adult patients individually and in groups
• Coordinate ADA Diabetes Education certification program requirements
• Mentor other Diabetes Education staff

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Management skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition / RD

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Cortez, CO 81321
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $31.01 - $35.37 per hour
• Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care
• Title: Diabetic Educator – Part Time – 20 Hours – Cortez or Pagosa Springs, CO

Position Summary

The Diabetic Educator provides nutrition referral consultations and diabetes education referral consultations to Axis Health System patients. Under the scope of the Registered Dietitian licensure and ADA certification, the educator collaborates with the integrated health team to deliver health, nutrition, and diabetes education to pediatric and adult patients, enabling self‑management and overall health. Responsibilities include individual appointments, joint visits with providers, group sessions, classes, outreach activities, coordination of ADA Diabetes Education certification program requirements, and mentorship of other Diabetes Education staff. The position is primarily based at Durango Integrated Healthcare, with periodic/monthly visits to other Southwest regional clinics and telehealth patient appointments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Diabetes CDCES or CDE certification training or actively obtaining hours to take the certification exam
• Registered Dietitian license
• At least 1 year of experience as an RD
• Minimum 1 year providing diabetes education under a supervised ADA program
• Experience coordinating ADA Diabetes Education certification program requirements

Salary

Starting at $38.00 - $40.28 per hour (non‑exempt, hourly), considering experience and location.

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• Dependent Care Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) offering up to 4% match
• College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits
• Professional development benefits
• 3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full‑time employment
• Personal Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Loan Repayment Programs

Physical Demands

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, walk, sit, stand or kneel, climb or balance, and occasionally stoop. Must be able to sit for longer periods at a computer and travel between Axis Health System locations. Potential exposure to communicable disease; noise level usually moderate.

Physical Abilities

• Vision sufficient to read medical records, instruments, documentation, and visual changes in patient condition
• Hearing sufficient to interact with a patient who may not speak at a normal voice level
• Mobility, including lifting, bending, stooping, and reaching, with dexterity sufficient to assist patients and handle required instruments

Required Skills

• Active listening
• Communication
• Computer skills
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Management skills
• Problem‑solving
• Time management

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Annual flu immunization
• Annual TB screening
• De‑escalation training within 90 days of hire
• BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.