Dietitian - Diabetes Education

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Diabetes Education Dietitian Position Summary

Plans and provides outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with diabetes and/or other health conditions. Provides Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support to inpatients and outpatients in both group and individual settings. Works with the Nutrition and Diabetes Education Coordinator and diabetes care and education specialists including nurses and dietitians on the team to maintain ADA recognition status. Plans and conducts education for staff and public via in-services, presentations, health fairs and diabetes support groups. This position provides opportunity to fulfill requirements to become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

Diabetes Education Dietitian Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required.
• Maryland Licensed Dietitian is required.
• Meets standards of the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Registered Dietitians.

Diabetes Education Dietitian Experience

• Registered Dietitian with 1 year experience in clinical nutrition preferred. Registry eligible with appropriate experience will be considered. Must renew license (currently) every two years.

Diabetes Education Dietitian Work Schedule

• Hours: full time position 40 hours a week
• 8:30am -5pm and 12pm -8:30pm for evening classes and support groups/events
• Occasional weekend work.

Diabetes Education Dietitian Benefits

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.