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Registered Dietitian (RD) Diabetes and Nutrition Education Specialist

Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Dietitian Diabetes and Nutrition Education Specialist! This is a full time, day shift position in Charlottesville, VA.

Hours: Monday to Friday- Business hours

Overview

Plans and coordinates education and care of patients/persons with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and Sentara subsidiaries. Provides staff education, educates/counsels patients to promote wellness and prevention of complications in persons with diabetes. Serves as a clinical resource person for the clinical staff serving the inpatient and/or outpatient population.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a DEAP accredited facility. The Diabetes and Nutrition Educator can expect between 6 and 10 patients per day. A mix of inpatient and outpatient and cross training for coverage for both areas is expected. This role will support the DEAP program accreditation

  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate

  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson

  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500

  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

  • Free Gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Education

  • BLD required

  • Bachelor's Degree Dietetics highly preferred

  • If Bachelor's Degree is in major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

  • MSN preferred

Certification/Licensure

  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2.5 years of hire.

  • Registered Dietician (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Required

Experience

  • CDECS highly preferred

  • 2 years of experience in diabetes education preferred

  • Previous experience in acute inpatient and outpatient settings preferred

  • Experience supporting accreditation preferred

Keywords: RD, Dietitian, Nutrition, Education, Educator, ACEND, CDCES, CDR

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $83,865.60 - $124,508.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Salary : $83,866 - $124,509

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