Position Summary

The Education Specialist, or Licensed Dietitian, assesses and makes recommendations to meet the nutritional needs of patients, provides nutritional counseling and serves as a member of the patient care team. In addition to planning, designing, coordinating and evaluating educational programs in the St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, in disease management programs and in the community, to support the mission, vision, strategic direction and operational needs of the St. Joseph's/Candler Health System.

Education

● Licensed Dietitian or Bachelors in Nursing degree - Required

Experience

● 2-3 Years clinical experience - Required

● One year experience working with a diabetic or special patient population.

License & Certification

● Professional License with State of Practice - Required

● Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration - Required

● Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with the American Association of Diabetes Educators or a National Certification in Special Populations is preferred within 12 months of hire date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person