Job Summary:
The Diabetes Program Registered Dietitian (RD) will function primarily as an educator regarding healthier eating and lifestyles for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and cardiovascular risk for the Diabetes Management and Prevention Program. In this capacity, the RD will provide outpatient education and assist in case management to persons with diabetes and associated risks who receive their care at KMC. Other basic nutrition education regarding weight loss, chronic kidney disease, and other medical conditions requiring dietary modification such as gout may also be expected. The RD will also assist in the development and implementation of related classes, demonstrations, and community and family-based activities. In this regard, the RD will ensure that all programmatic activities are carried out in accordance with grant guidelines, project protocols, standards of care, and policies and procedures of KMC.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree
- Experience providing diabetes education
- Experience with direct care and education for patients with diabetes
License/Certification:
- Current California RD license and/or
- Valid California Drivers License (CDL)
- Preferred: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or ability to obtain within one year.
- Preferred: CPR certification or ability to obtain within six months
Salary Range:
$35.59-$48.60 per hour DOE
Open until filled