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Certified Diabetes Educator Registered Dietitian
Job Location:
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position: Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietitian (RD)
Location: Brooklyn NY (On-site)
Schedule: Monday To Friday Full Time
Salary: Starting at $100k/year
About the Organization
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to underserved communities across Brooklyn.
Role Overview
The Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietitian will provide comprehensive diabetes education and nutrition counseling to patients and families. This role focuses on promoting healthy lifestyle changes improving diabetes self-management and supporting clinical outcomes through evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Education
Location: Brooklyn NY (On-site)
Schedule: Monday To Friday Full Time
Salary: Starting at $100k/year
About the Organization
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to underserved communities across Brooklyn.
Role Overview
The Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietitian will provide comprehensive diabetes education and nutrition counseling to patients and families. This role focuses on promoting healthy lifestyle changes improving diabetes self-management and supporting clinical outcomes through evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Education
- Provide individualized nutrition counseling and diabetes self-management education
- Conduct group education sessions and workshops
- Educate patients on lifestyle changes including diet exercise and medication adherence
- Support patients through ongoing engagement platforms (e.g. digital coaching tools)
Clinical & Program Support
- Develop and implement personalized treatment and nutrition plans
- Monitor patient progress and adherence to care plans
- Assist in maintaining American Diabetes Association (ADA) program recognition
- Participate in quality improvement and reporting initiatives
Collaboration & Outreach
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians nurses and care coordinators
- Train and educate clinical staff on diabetes care and nutrition
- Participate in outreach activities meetings and in-service trainings
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Food & Nutrition or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
- New York State Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN)
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / CDCES (or eligible within 1 year)
- Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in diabetes education or related field
- Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment
Skills & Competencies
- Strong patient education and counseling skills
- Ability to lead group sessions and build patient engagement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with EMR systems and MS Office tools
- Knowledge of nutrition analysis and diabetes care practices
Benefits
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Transportation Benefits
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Profit Sharing Plan
