What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietician position at Meritus Health?
Diabetes Self‑Management Education (DSME) Registered Dietitian
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Bring your expertise, passion for patient education, and commitment to improving lives to a role where you’ll make a measurable impact every day. This position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and is driven to empower individuals living with diabetes to take control of their health.
About The Role
As a key member of our Diabetes Self‑Management Education (DSME) team, you will design and deliver evidence‑based educational, nutritional, and lifestyle programs for patients managing diabetes. Your work will directly support improved clinical outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and long‑term patient success.
You will:
For Registered Dietitians completing didactic program after 1/1/24:
This is an opportunity to shape patient outcomes, contribute to a high‑performing diabetes education program, and work alongside a team that values innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence. If you’re passionate about empowering patients and advancing diabetes care, we’d love to meet you.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Bring your expertise, passion for patient education, and commitment to improving lives to a role where you’ll make a measurable impact every day. This position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and is driven to empower individuals living with diabetes to take control of their health.
About The Role
As a key member of our Diabetes Self‑Management Education (DSME) team, you will design and deliver evidence‑based educational, nutritional, and lifestyle programs for patients managing diabetes. Your work will directly support improved clinical outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and long‑term patient success.
You will:
- Provide individualized nutrition assessments and develop tailored care plans for patients participating in the DSME program.
- Lead engaging individual, group, and family education sessions focused on diabetes self‑management.
- Coach patients through lifestyle changes that support improved glycemic control and overall well‑being.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
- Collect, validate, and analyze DSME program data to support continuous quality improvement.
For Registered Dietitians completing didactic program after 1/1/24:
- Master’s degree required
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
- Minimum five years of clinical experience required
- Prior teaching or patient‑education experience in a specialty area preferred
- Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical competence, and expertise
- Experience providing outpatient services and collaborating with diverse provider disciplines
- Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) licensure in Maryland
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or eligibility to obtain certification
- Strong understanding of CPT and ICD coding relevant to outpatient diabetes education
- Familiarity with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards for recognized DSME programs
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in practice
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and patient‑engagement skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
This is an opportunity to shape patient outcomes, contribute to a high‑performing diabetes education program, and work alongside a team that values innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence. If you’re passionate about empowering patients and advancing diabetes care, we’d love to meet you.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.