Diabetes Educator Jobs
Diabetes Educator jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, and community health organizations, at every level from entry-level staff educator to program coordinator and senior clinical specialist, with specializations in pediatric diabetes, type 2 lifestyle coaching, and technology-assisted glucose management. 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.
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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 diabetes educator jobs.
- Current CDCES or CDE certification or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Active registered nurse, registered dietitian, or other qualifying clinical license
- Experience delivering individual and group diabetes self-management education
- Proficiency with electronic health records and patient education documentation
- Strong knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin pump therapy
- Ability to lead American Diabetes Association-recognized education programs
Tips for Your Diabetes Educator Job Search
Lead your resume with CDCES credential
Hiring managers for diabetes educator roles scan for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential before reading anything else. Put it after your name in the header and again in your summary so it clears both human and ATS screening without delay.
Quantify patient education outcomes
Generic descriptions of teaching classes won't separate you from other applicants. Instead, note the number of patients in your caseload, any documented A1C improvements from your programs, or the group education sessions you designed and delivered from scratch.
Filter openings by patient population
Pediatric endocrinology clinics, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers each hire diabetes educators for very different caseloads. Target the openings that match your actual patient experience so your resume speaks directly to the employer's population.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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 a clinical scenario for your interview
Interviewers routinely ask how you would adjust an education plan for a patient with low health literacy or a language barrier. Walk in with a real example that shows your assessment process, the tools you adapted, and the outcome for the patient.
Negotiate continuing education support
CDCES renewal requires 75 continuing education hours every five years, so employer-paid CE is a concrete benefit worth negotiating. Ask during the offer stage what the annual CE budget covers and whether the organization funds AADE or ADA conference attendance.
Diabetes Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most diabetes educators?
The companies hiring the most 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 with dedicated endocrinology or wellness departments tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many diabetes educator jobs are remote?
About 25% of diabetes educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting growing demand for telehealth-based chronic disease management. Virtual roles are most concentrated in health coaching, telephonic education, and digital therapeutics programs rather than direct clinical care settings that require in-person patient contact.
How do you become a diabetes educator?
You start by earning a qualifying clinical license in a field such as nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, or social work, since you must practice under one of those disciplines to sit for the CDCES exam. After accumulating the required practice hours working with people who have diabetes, you apply through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education and pass the exam. Many employers hire candidates who are CDCES-eligible and studying while working.
Can you get hired as a diabetes educator without experience?
Yes, some employers hire newly licensed clinicians into diabetes educator roles when they have a strong foundation in endocrinology or nutrition coursework and demonstrate genuine interest in the specialty. Volunteering with community diabetes prevention programs, completing a formal diabetes education practicum, or shadowing a credentialed educator builds the applied experience that offsets a shorter clinical history when you apply.
What does the diabetes educator interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a phone or video screen covering your clinical background and credential status, followed by a panel interview with the education team or a department manager. Expect at least one scenario-based question asking you to walk through how you would develop or adapt a patient education plan. Some employers ask candidates to review a sample patient case and present their approach before a final offer discussion.
Where can I find and apply to diabetes educator jobs?
You can find and apply to diabetes educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings by location or setting, find the roles that fit your credentials and clinical background, and apply directly to each one.
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