| Location | Morristown, NJ |
Principal Accountabilities:
Coordinates individualized patient and support system assessment, education, planning and implementation of care goals.
Collaborates with the referring providers and interdisciplinary team to work toward optimal patient education outcomes and glycemic control.
Maintains professional education standards required to be a CDCES in an ADA approved Diabetes Self- Management Education program.
Plans and conducts nutritional programs, under supervision, to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
Assesses nutritional needs and considers patients'' cultural, educational, and learning issues.
Provides individualized nutrition education to patients, their families, and/or significant others based on their needs assessment.
Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.
Communicates patient information to referring providers and appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Documents nutrition information discussed, written materials provided, and evaluation of patient''s receptiveness and comprehension of the education provided.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position is at two locations, with a schedule of two days per week at 435 South Street, Morristown and two days per week at the Rockaway Pavilion.
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health''s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Requirements:
Bachelor''s degree in nursing, food, nutrition, dietetics or related field.
License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Three years of experience as a Diabetes Educator or relevant.
Obtain CDCES within 1 year.
Preferred:
BSN preferred.
CDCES preferred.
Epic experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.