Certified Nutritionist or Kentucky Licensed Dietician

HEALTH POINT FAMILY CARE INC•Covington, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPoint Family Care is hiring a nutrition and diabetes education professional to work across its Northern Kentucky locations in Newport, Covington, and Florence. The position offers full-time or part-time options, with three, four, or five days per week in office. The role provides one-on-one diabetes and nutrition education, develops patient materials and curriculum, and supports patients in managing diabetes through individualized care plans, accessible meal plans, and follow-up visits. The posting lists pay of $43 per hour and a $3,000 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).
Eligible for a State of Kentucky-issued Licensed Diabetes Educator (LDE or MLDE).

Responsibilities

Work in an ADCES-accredited diabetes education program, providing one-on-one diabetes and nutrition education.
Assist in developing core curriculum and patient materials.
Teach diabetic patients about diabetes and how diet affects their condition.
Ensure meal plans are affordable and accessible, with easy-to-understand recipes.
Monitor patient progress, adjust meal plans and education as needed, and provide ongoing support and encouragement through follow-up visits.
Use teaching strategies and methods tailored to individual learning preferences, reading level, readiness for change, empowerment, motivational interviewing, and local cultural values.
Interpret personal health data and develop individualized care plans based on patients’ assessed needs, goals, and cultural beliefs to promote successful self-management.