Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, health systems, and community health organizations, from entry-level to senior and program director roles, with specializations in patient education, clinical management, and telehealth. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Description Summary:
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Dietician (RD), provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN/RD coordinates and facilitates education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
Where You Will Work:
Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.
We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which teammate practices.
- 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients OR 3-5 years in clinical specialty.
- CDCES certification
- Experience with insulin pump therapy
- Knowledge & understanding of, child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging
What You’ll Do:
Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8am – 4:30p (May change based on clinic/patient needs)
As a skilled and compassionate Diabetes Educator, you will play a pivotal role in providing organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.
- Participating in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions
- Serve as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
- Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.
- Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.
- Plan and/or participate in any diabetes-related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a clinical nurse or dietician means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
- Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
- Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
Job Description Summary:
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Dietician (RD), provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN/RD coordinates and facilitates education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
Where You Will Work:
Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.
We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which teammate practices.
- 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients OR 3-5 years in clinical specialty.
- CDCES certification
- Experience with insulin pump therapy
- Knowledge & understanding of, child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging
What You’ll Do:
Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8am – 4:30p (May change based on clinic/patient needs)
As a skilled and compassionate Diabetes Educator, you will play a pivotal role in providing organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.
- Participating in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions
- Serve as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
- Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.
- Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.
- Plan and/or participate in any diabetes-related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a clinical nurse or dietician means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
- Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
- Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services37
- Education3
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified diabetes educator jobs.
- Active Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential or eligibility
- Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or other licensed clinical background required
- Experience delivering diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong patient education and health coaching skills across diverse populations
- Knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin management protocols
Tips for Your Certified Diabetes Educator Job Search
Lead your resume with CDE credentials
Recruiters scanning certified diabetes educator resumes look for your Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential above everything else. Place it directly after your name in the header, not buried in a certifications section at the bottom.
Quantify your patient education outcomes
Hiring managers want to see what changed after your interventions. Replace vague statements with specific outcomes: how many patients you counseled per week, completion rates for your diabetes self-management education programs, or documented improvements in patient adherence.
Target postings that match your care setting
Skills learned in an inpatient hospital setting don't always transfer directly to outpatient or telehealth roles. Filter openings by care setting and flag the ones that match your hands-on experience with group education, one-on-one counseling, or remote patient monitoring.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified diabetes educator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers typically ask how you adapt education plans for patients with low health literacy or cultural barriers to care. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you modified your approach and can describe the specific techniques you used and why.
Negotiate using DSMES program scope
When discussing compensation, reference the full scope of your role in diabetes self-management education and support programs, including curriculum development, group facilitation, and care coordination. Employers often have flexibility for candidates who can lead program accreditation or expand service lines.
Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified diabetes educators?
The companies hiring the most certified diabetes educators right now include Sutter Health, InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, and Atrium Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems and integrated care networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many certified diabetes educator jobs are remote?
About 24% of certified diabetes educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting continued demand for telehealth diabetes education services. Roles focused on virtual patient coaching, remote program coordination, and telephonic DSMES delivery are the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.
How do you become a certified diabetes educator?
To become a certified diabetes educator, you first need an eligible healthcare license, such as registered nurse, registered dietitian, or pharmacist. You then accumulate the required hours of direct diabetes education experience before sitting for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist exam administered by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Maintaining the credential requires ongoing continuing education.
How do you get hired as a certified diabetes educator with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct diabetes education experience can build eligibility by volunteering for diabetes outreach programs, seeking clinical rotations focused on endocrinology or chronic disease management, and documenting any patient education work in your current role. Employers hiring new credentials often prioritize strong communication skills, a background in a relevant licensed profession, and demonstrated ability to adapt education to different patient needs.
What does the certified diabetes educator interview process look like?
The interview process typically involves a phone screen with HR, followed by a clinical or behavioral interview with a hiring manager or diabetes program director. You can expect scenario-based questions about adapting care plans for patients with complex needs, experience with group education facilitation, and how you track patient outcomes. Some employers include a practical skills demonstration or case review as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to certified diabetes educator jobs?
You can find and apply to certified diabetes educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, outpatient clinics, and community health organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, care setting experience, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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