Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

Affinity Health Center • Rock Hill, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Real Impact — One Patient, One Meal, One Conversation at a Time. Are you a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who believes that food is medicine — and that everyone deserves access to expert nutrition care, regardless of income, language, or zip code? Affinity Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving patients across York County. We are building a best-in-class Chronic Disease Management Program, and we're looking for a passionate, skilled RDN to be at the heart of it. You won't just be filling a role — you'll be shaping a program from the ground up, transforming how our patients with diabetes experience care. This is your chance to do the work that matters most, with a team that has your back.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Active state licensure/certification as required by South Carolina LLR
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in diabetes care, community health, or outpatient settings
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential — or actively pursuing certification within 12 months of hire
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
• Experience with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology and insulin therapy education
• Experience working in an FQHC, community health center, or safety-net setting
• Familiarity with ADA Standards of Care, ADCES accreditation/recognition processes, and MNT/DSMT billing
• Experience developing or facilitating group education classes

Responsibilities

• Serve as the nutrition and diabetes education expert on an interdisciplinary care team alongside primary care providers, nurses, community health workers, and behavioral health specialists.
• Provide individualized, evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Develop culturally responsive meal plans that meet patients where they are — including those navigating food insecurity.
• Deliver individual and group Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) sessions covering the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors — healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, reducing risks, and healthy coping.
• Help build and sustain an ADA-recognized or ADCES-accredited DSMES program.
• Educate patients on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, help interpret glucose data, and collaborate with providers to optimize therapy based on CGM trends and patterns.
• Create practical, personalized meal plans that honor cultural food traditions, accommodate limited budgets, and empower patients to make sustainable changes.
• Partner closely with community health workers and peer educators to reinforce nutrition goals, address social determinants of health, and ensure seamless follow-up.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the broader care team on nutrition and diabetes management.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Chronic Disease Management Program.
• Help develop curricula, patient education materials, and outcome tracking systems.

Benefits

• Fully Funded Health Insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• Group Health /Life/Dental/Vision/Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 403B Retirement Plan with 3% match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Support for professional development, including CDCES exam preparation, continuing education, and conference attendance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level