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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INTRODUCTION
This position develops, implements, and evaluates proactive patient educational plans and programs to address patient care needs in accordance with established best practices, standards, requirements, and regulations.
Position Duties
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Collaborates with colleagues within the Endocrine Department to support the departmental strategic plan and ongoing institutional growth.
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Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participates in the evaluation of outcomes.
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Completes nursing assessment of patient conditions consistent with age and condition, including physical, psychological, social, developmental, and educational factors, to determine initial level of compliance with treatment plan per policy and unit guidelines. Performs ongoing patient and family assessments and identifies variations from diagnoses.
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Continually evaluates patient responses to care, teaching, and discharge plans. Documents patient progress in appropriate charts and shares observations and assessment outcomes with health care team and family to ensure timely communication and understanding of patient health status, progress, and ongoing needs.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations, and requirements.
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Engages in ongoing organizational endeavors which supports the philosophy and values of Phoenix Children's, nursing, model of care, and professional development of staff.
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Plans, implements, and evaluates learning opportunities based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies. Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities to enhance own professional growth and development.
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Supervises patient care activities of assigned team members and delegates activities appropriate to knowledge, skill, and competency. Provides timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures, therapeutic environment, and team members performance level, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
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Works collaboratively with patient care team and family members to establish and implement plan of care to ensure coordination of activities and ongoing communication of patient health status; participates in patient care rounds and patient care conferences as appropriate.
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Patient Case Management.
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Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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Find JobsCertified Diabetes Educator Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Phoenix Children's2

- Advocate Aurora Health1

- Allegheny Clinic1

- Atrium Health1

- Baylor Scott & White Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Education1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
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 Phoenix Children's, Advocate Aurora Health, and Allegheny Clinic, with the largest share of openings in Arizona, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems and integrated care networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many certified diabetes educator jobs are remote?
About 7% of certified diabetes educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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