What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator (RD) position at MaineGeneral Health?
Role Overview:
We're on the lookout for a dedicated Dietitian passionate about providing diabetes and nutrition education. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by guiding them through dietary management and lifestyle adjustments.
Responsibilities:
- Educate and Support: Deliver personalized education to patients and their families on managing diabetes through nutrition.
- Evaluate and Modify: Assess patients' readiness to incorporate nutritional advice into their lifestyles and adjust plans for better outcomes.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate nutritional therapy into patient care.
- Community Engagement: Develop and lead educational programs for both staff and the broader community.
Requirements:
- Must be licensed as a Dietitian in Maine.
- Registration as a Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required within 6 months of start.
- Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) by the National Certification Board For Diabetes Educators (NCBDE).
Who We Are Looking For:
Someone who is detail-oriented, empathetic, and ready to collaborate with a team to enhance patient care in diabetes management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.75 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $45
