Clinical Dietitian – Diabetes Education

Bronson Healthcare

. Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide patient-centered care .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBattle Creek • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient-centered nutrition care, including assessment, intervention, and education, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Proficient in utilizing current nutrition research and electronic medical records to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance.

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) CredentialNutrition Care Plan DevelopmentElectronic Medical Record (EMR) ProficiencyMotivational InterviewingCommunity Health Improvement Participation

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition InterventionAnthropometric AnalysisBiochemical Data AnalysisMNT/DSME BillingNutrition-Focused Physical ExaminationPatient EducationCultural Competency in CareData DocumentationNutritional Risk Screening

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyProject ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeElectronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered CareEvidence-Based PracticeHealthcare Team CollaborationNutrition ResearchDiversity in Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide patient-centered care
Assess nutrition needs and develop, implement, evaluate, and report nutrition care plans
Interpret, evaluate, and use current nutrition research
Coordinate activities according to department policies and healthcare-team goals
Interact with patients, caregivers, families, and healthcare providers
Provide evidence-based care that supports diversity and cultural factors
Deliver patient, community, and staff education programs, individually or in groups
Participate in community health and well-being improvement
Screen patients and review medical records to identify increased nutritional risk
Analyze anthropometric, biochemical, laboratory, feeding, and intake data
Document nutritional assessments, nutrition problems, interventions, teaching plans, discharge plans, and follow-up
Prescribe age- and disease-specific nutrition interventions and adjust plans of care based on patient response
Provide phone follow-up and support continuity of care
Review records for process improvement and compliance
Perform department-specific skills such as nutrition-focused physical examination, motivational interviewing, and MNT/DSME billing as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
Master’s degree required if becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2024 and thereafter; RDs who graduated prior to 2024 are not required to possess a graduate degree
Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within 6 months of hire
Additional certification, education, and experience may be required depending on the department; Diabetes Education requires obtaining CDCES credentials and completing insulin pump training and certifications
High degree of computer competency, including Electronic Medical Record use
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration during detailed computer-based work
Ability to perform regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some light lifting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
40 scheduled hours per week
Training will be provided for Electronic Medical Record use