What We Offer:
Novant Health Endocrinology Clinic is seeking a Registered Dietitian! The Diabetes Educator/Registered Dietitian is a vital member of the endocrinology care team, empowering patients to take control of their health through evidence-based nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management education, and personalized support. This role partners with patients, families, providers, and the community to improve health outcomes, promote lifestyle changes, and enhance quality of life.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition or related science.; registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration; licensed by the state of North Carolina to practice dietetics, required.
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Experience: Two years experience as RD in diabetes or related field, preferred.
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Licensure/Certification:
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Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) , preferred.
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Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096
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If non CDCES, 15 diabetes credit hrs annually, required.
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Registered Dietitian status by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required.
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Licensed Dietitian in the State of NC, required.
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Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support diabetes education to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavioral needs among the patients being served.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy tailored to each patient's unique clinical needs, goals, and learning style.
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Educate and support patients and their families in understanding diabetes, nutrition, medications, glucose monitoring, technology, and healthy lifestyle practices.
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Collaborate with endocrinologists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
