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Position: Registered Dietitian and Diabetic Educator Department: Diabetes Education Location: All Aspire Locations Hours: Part-Time. Days. Aspire Rural Health System is seeking a Registered Dietitian and Diabetic Educator. We are looking for those with a great attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are constantly striving to provide our patients with the highest quality of services. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Current certification in diabetes education or able to obtain within 12 months (e.g., CDCES). New graduates with completed internship and taking boards within 6 months encouraged to apply. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) EPIC. Experience in a hospital or healthcare facility as a dietitian. Experience with outpatient and inpatient clinical settings. Experience with providing dietitian services for bariatric, long-term care, swing bed, acute, oncology, and cardio-pulmonary patients. Additional certifications in specialized areas of nutrition or diabetes management.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Registered Dietitian & Diabetic Educator plays a crucial role in the healthcare team by providing specialized nutritional care to patients with diabetes and other dietary needs. This position involves assessing patients' nutritional status, developing individualized meal plans, and educating patients and their families about managing dietary restrictions and diabetes. The ultimate goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management and education, ensuring that patients understand how to make informed dietary choices. Additionally, the dietician will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to integrate dietary plans into overall patient care. This role is vital in promoting health and wellness and contributing to the overall recovery and quality of life for patients. " We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law ."