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What You’ll Do

Provides diabetes and nutrition education to patients and community members in both one-on-one sessions and group classes. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide nutrition and diabetes education to patients and community groups in clinic and community settings
• Assess nutritional needs and perform nutrition-focused physical findings and dietary assessments
• Develop, implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Lead and teach group diabetes education classes and community workshops
• Document education, care plans and outcomes clearly and in a timely manner
• Communicate and coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams (providers, nurses, case managers)
• Participate in outreach and community health education efforts to support prevention and self-management

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD) licensed in North Carolina, or Registered Dietitian eligible
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) for healthcare providers — obtain within one month of hire if not current
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience OR successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship may be considered in lieu of work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort teaching groups
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and community partners

Preferred

• Master of Science in Dietetics or related field
• Health Coach Certification
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Experience in community health education or diabetes program development

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Contract (as listed)
• Work location: On-site in Hickory, NC (must be able to work in-person)
• Timeline: incumbents should be able to demonstrate proficiency in core duties after initial training period (approximately three months)
• This role will follow the Confidential Client’s policies for schedules, benefits and workplace safety

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital serving the Catawba Valley region. The organization’s mission is to provide exceptional, accessible healthcare to all community members. The client operates a broad range of clinical services and emphasizes coordinated care between outpatient and inpatient teams, community education and patient experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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