Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietician

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

10h

About The Position

Bring your expertise, passion for patient education, and commitment to improving lives to a role where you’ll make a measurable impact every day. This position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and is driven to empower individuals living with diabetes to take control of their health. As a key member of our Diabetes Self‑Management Education (DSME) team, you will design and deliver evidence‑based educational, nutritional, and lifestyle programs for patients managing diabetes. Your work will directly support improved clinical outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and long‑term patient success. You will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
• Minimum five years of clinical experience required
• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) licensure in Maryland
• Strong understanding of CPT and ICD coding relevant to outpatient diabetes education
• Familiarity with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards for recognized DSME programs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in practice
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and patient‑engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching or patient‑education experience in a specialty area preferred
• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical competence, and expertise
• Experience providing outpatient services and collaborating with diverse provider disciplines
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or eligibility to obtain certification

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition assessments and develop tailored care plans for patients participating in the DSME program.
• Lead engaging individual, group, and family education sessions focused on diabetes self‑management.
• Coach patients through lifestyle changes that support improved glycemic control and overall well‑being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
• Collect, validate, and analyze DSME program data to support continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• an education assistance program
• an employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees