Diabetes Educator Jobs in Illinois
Diabetes Educator jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and integrated outpatient networks serving one of the Midwest's largest and most diverse patient populations, at levels from entry-level educator through senior clinical program lead. Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, with major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare maintaining ongoing diabetes education programs. The most in-demand specialties include inpatient diabetes management, community health education, and technology-assisted self-management programs using continuous glucose monitoring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hourly Pay Range:
$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:
Position: Diabetes Educator
Location: 100 Spalding Drive, Naperville, IL and 130 N Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
Full Time: 40 hours / week
Hours: Varies Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Required Travel: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs.
What you will do:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
Assesses patient’s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory results and any other pertinent information.
Develops and implements a plan of care based on assessment diabetes self-management needs to patients and family members. Utilizes relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements and provides effective therapy for all age groups. Updates this plan of care as needed based on changes in the patient’s medical condition.
Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.
Provides instruction on insulin and administration of insulin through subcutaneous injection utilizing appropriate educational materials.
Provides instruction on programming insulin pumps and pattern management utilizing appropriate educational materials. Provides instruction on glucose sensors.
Counsels patients and/or families on the prescribed therapy in an individualized manner, utilizing appropriate education materials.
Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.
Actively participates in hospital and department quality improvement activities.
Contributes to the diabetes educational training of professional staff, colleagues, support staff, students and community when required.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related education meetings, programs, conferences, and seminars, completes independent continuing education (CEs) necessary to remain current in the field as a professional in specialty of diabetes.
What you will need:
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license
Current CPR certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in diabetes educator jobs across Illinois.
- Active CDCES credential or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensure recognized in Illinois
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, or a related health science field
- Minimum clinical hours in direct diabetes patient care or a related chronic disease setting
- Experience delivering individual and group diabetes self-management education and support programs
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems commonly used in Illinois healthcare settings
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse urban and rural Illinois patient populations
Diabetes Educator Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a diabetes educator in Illinois?
The primary path is earning the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential administered by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists after accumulating the required clinical practice hours in diabetes education. Illinois does not issue a separate state diabetes educator license, but most employers require candidates to hold an underlying licensed profession such as Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, or licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before pursuing the national certification.
Which companies hire diabetes educators in Illinois?
Employers hiring diabetes educators in Illinois right now include UChicago Medicine, Duly Health and Care, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers tend to post the most consistent openings given the state's emphasis on chronic disease management in both urban and underserved rural communities.
Which Illinois cities have the most diabetes educator jobs?
Chicago, Lisle, and Maywood have the most diabetes educator openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to the concentration of major academic medical centers, community health networks, and specialty outpatient clinics on its North and South sides, while Peoria and Springfield reflect the strong regional hospital presence of systems like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group, which maintain active diabetes education departments across central and downstate Illinois.
How can I get hired as a diabetes educator in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to secure a position in an adjacent licensed clinical role first, such as a staff nurse, medical assistant, or dietetic technician at a large Illinois health system like Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, or Sinai Chicago, then request rotation or project involvement in their diabetes education department. Many Illinois federally qualified health centers also hire new graduates into chronic disease care coordinator roles that build the supervised clinical hours required for eventual CDCES eligibility, and completing a formal dietetic internship accredited through an Illinois university strengthens candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to diabetes educator jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to diabetes educator jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and community health organizations. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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