Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Diabetes Educator | Hospital Job in Burlingame, CA

Make an impact as a hospital-based Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator in Burlingame, California. Join a collaborative care team providing diabetes self-management education, medical nutrition therapy, and practical guidance to adult and geriatric patients. This 13-week dietitian assignment offers a rewarding opportunity in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a welcoming Peninsula setting, tree-lined neighborhoods, a charming downtown, and convenient regional access.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880-$2,010
• Location: Burlingame, California
• Setting: Hospital-based diabetes education program
• Position: Registered Dietitian Diabetes Educator / Hospital Dietitian
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Day schedule with variable start times between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; typical shifts may be 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and older adults, including patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, hyperglycemia, and steroid-induced hyperglycemia

Registered Dietitian Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field
• Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN)
• At least 2 years of dietitian experience, preferably in a hospital or community hospital environment
• CDCES or CDE certification preferred; candidates completing required hours and preparing to sit for the certification examination may be considered
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC
• Demonstrated experience providing diabetes education, including gestational diabetes education
• Proficiency with blood glucose monitoring equipment, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, insulin administration devices, and related diabetes technology software
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to lead individual and group diabetes education
• Experience documenting in electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred
• Excellent organization, time management, clinical judgment, communication, and decision-making skills

Diabetes Educator Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education and training and medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and groups
• Assess educational and nutritional needs, establish lifestyle and intervention goals, and develop individualized diabetes care plans
• Educate patients on diabetes fundamentals, survival skills, nutrition, lifestyle management, medication profiles, and insulin administration
• Support patients using continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, blood glucose meters, and other diabetes management technology
• Provide education for patients with gestational diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and steroid-induced hyperglycemia
• Support diabetes and pregnancy care, including preconception and postpartum education
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans
• Assist with insulin pump initiation, medication-related concerns, and coordination with diabetes technology resources
• Insert continuous glucose monitor samples for eligible inpatients before discharge and teach patients appropriate outpatient use
• Contribute to staff education, including onboarding, new graduate programs, annual competencies, and unit-based education
• Support policy and procedure development, survey readiness, quality initiatives, and readmission reduction efforts for patients with dysglycemia
• Document assessments, education, interventions, and follow-up recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Registered Dietitian Diabetes Educator opportunity and join a collaborative hospital healthcare team in Burlingame, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.