Registered Dietitian – Diabetes Education

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join its Diabetes Education team as a Diabetes Educator. The role combines nutrition expertise with comprehensive diabetes education to help patients understand and manage diabetes through individualized education, nutrition counseling, and ongoing support. The dietitian works with patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations, providing diabetes and nutrition assessments, education, individualized meal planning, and follow-up care. The position includes individual and group education and supports the continued growth of outpatient diabetes education services. The dietitian also serves as a nutrition resource for patients, families, health system team members, and the community, and provides nutrition counseling to patients receiving Wound, Ostomy and Continence services as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligible for registration.
Licensed Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
At least two years of experience as a Dietitian.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification at hire or ability to obtain it within two years of hire.
Ability to provide nutrition care and education to a variety of age groups, from pediatric through geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nutrition and diabetes assessments for patients enrolled in the Diabetes Education Program and develop personalized nutrition and education plans.
Provide nutrition counseling, meal planning, and diabetes self-management education to patients and their families or support persons.
Provide follow-up diabetes and nutrition education based on individual patient needs.
Lead group nutrition education for people with diabetes, including women with gestational diabetes.
Select educational materials and teaching approaches appropriate to different ages, learning needs, and patient populations.
Work as an active member of the Diabetes Education team to coordinate patient care and support program goals.
Maintain thorough documentation of nutrition care and diabetes education.
Serve as a diabetes and nutrition resource for patients, families, NGHS team members, and the community.
Participate in wellness and community education programs related to diabetes, nutrition, and healthy living.
Provide nutrition counseling to patients receiving care through Wound, Ostomy and Continence services as needed.
Support quality improvement activities and requirements associated with diabetes program recognition.