What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator Registered Dietician position at Novant Health Careers?
Job Summary
Transform Lives as a Diabetes Educator RD at Novant Health!
| Ignite Change, Empower Health
Location: Thomasville, North Carolina
Department: Endocrinology Clinic
Employment Type: Full Time M-F 8am-5pm
Are you a Registered Dietitian with a passion for empowering people to take control of their diabetes journey? Novant Health is searching for a dynamic Diabetes Educator RD who’s ready to make a lasting impact — one patient at a time.
Why Novant Health?
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
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Transform Lives as a Diabetes Educator RD at Novant Health!
| Ignite Change, Empower Health
Location: Thomasville, North Carolina
Department: Endocrinology Clinic
Employment Type: Full Time M-F 8am-5pm
Are you a Registered Dietitian with a passion for empowering people to take control of their diabetes journey? Novant Health is searching for a dynamic Diabetes Educator RD who’s ready to make a lasting impact — one patient at a time.
Why Novant Health?
- Cutting-Edge Care: Be part of a forward-thinking team using the latest tools and strategies to manage diabetes.
- Meaningful Work: Help patients achieve life-changing health outcomes through education, motivation, and expert guidance.
- Growth Opportunities: Access professional development, certifications, and leadership pathways.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses
- Robust health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Wellness programs including fitness discounts and mental health resources
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Work-life balance initiatives to support your well-being
- Deliver personalized diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans.
- Use your expertise to inspire, motivate, and empower patients to live healthier lives.
- Advocate for patient-centered care that respects individual goals and lifestyles.
- Active Registered Dietitian (RD) license/certification
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential preferred or willingness to obtain
- Passion for diabetes education and patient advocacy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
- Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition or related science.; registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration; licensed by the state of North Carolina to practice dietetics. Required.
- Experience: Two years of experience as RD in diabetes or related field, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), preferred.
- If non CDCES, 15 diabetes credit hrs annually, required.
- Registered Dietitian status by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required.
- Licensed Dietitian in the State of NC, required.
- Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support diabetes education to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavioral needs among the patients being served.
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