Registered Dietitian Diabetes Educator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes

Department: Endocrinology

Schedule: Day-Shift | Full-Time| Plus some weekends for community events;

Salary: $80,331.68 - $117,469.30 per year

Sign On Bonus: $7,500.00

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the clinical integration of medical nutrition therapy by collaborating with physicians and the diabetes team to weave nutrition prescriptions into a seamless, holistic management plan.

• Empower patients and the community through dynamic education and tailored meal planning that transforms complex nutritional science into sustainable, life-changing habits.

• Direct the educational roadmap by supervising the delivery of specialized diabetes training, ensuring every patient and staff member has the tools to achieve peak clinical outcomes.

• Coordinate complex care delivery by managing healthcare provider orders and clinical interventions, ensuring the most efficient path toward patient stability and wellness.

• Champion clinical excellence by reinforcing best practices in diabetes care across the medical staff, acting as the primary subject matter expert for nutritional health.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Advanced Diabetes Expertise: Proven proficiency in delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) within a clinical or community setting.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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