Diabetes Educator I - Hillcrest - Part-Time

This is a Part-Time (40 hours per pay period) benefited position, working Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Position is located at Scripps Hillcrest.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery is a comprehensive weight management program in San Diego. Our experienced, multi-disciplinary team collaborates closely to help thousands of people successfully achieve their health goals through a range of medically supervised treatment plans. 

The Diabetes Educator I is a Registered Dietitian (RD) that is part of an interdisciplinary team and works closely with physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, and health educator. This critical role requires effective communication, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and diabetes education to weight management and bariatric surgery patients in an outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include:

• Initiate, monitor, and re-evaluate nutritional strategies for surgical and non-surgical weight loss patients and patients with diabetes.

• Facilitate pre-bariatric surgery diet education classes.

• Co-host monthly bariatric support groups (scheduled in the evening).

• Collaborate with colleagues and physicians on program development.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• A minimum of two years providing diabetes education as an RN, RD or other CDCES eligible role required.
• In-depth knowledge and application of current weight loss therapies as well as diabetes treatment management.
• Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly in group settings.

Certification/Registration:

• Current AHA BLS
• Registered Dietitian credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) within 3 years of hire.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Bariatric experience highly preferred