Dietitian Educator

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed with the State of Maryland. Work requires successful completion of 15 American Dietetic Association accredited CEUs in previous year.
• Maintain Registration through the Commission on Dietetics and Licensure through the State of Maryland.
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator preferred; a willingness to obtain certification within 12 months of date of hire required.

• Thorough knowledge of nutrition theory and practice, standards of care for treatment of diabetes, and standards of care for diabetes self-management.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Advanced analytical skills for assessing patient’s needs and developing appropriate and targeted treatment approaches.
• Counseling and group instruction skills.
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation of research material.
• Ability to exercise independent thought, judgment, decision-making and flexibility.

Patient & Workplace Safety:

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population:

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.