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Certified Diabetes Educator roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related health sciences field. Employers in hospital systems, endocrinology practices, and managed care organizations regularly file H-1B petitions for CDEs, making this one of the more sponsorship-accessible allied health titles.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: AMG Orland Park 167th - Endocrinology
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8-4:30 Monday-Friday
May start or end a little earlier based on clinic needs.
Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25
Must have CDCES certification and either RD or RN license.
Job Profile Summary
To coordinate and facilitate education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
Major Responsibilities:
- Accountable for organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.
- Provides consultation for patients and families regarding diabetes therapy; encourage family participation.
- Participates in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions.
- Participates in scheduling and registering outpatients for classes as needed.
- Documents outpatient education in the patient’s medical record.
- Develops teaching tools and teaching aides as needed. Orders appropriate teaching aids and tools, monitors supplies.
Serves as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
- Assists with education of all newly diagnosed patients.
- Assesses needs of complicated diabetes patients per referral.
- Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.
- Makes multi-disciplinary referrals as indicated.
- Consults with Medical Staff as needed.
- Provides training / education for monitoring equipment.
- Documents patient interventions in their medical record.
Serves as a resource / clinical expert for hospital staff.
- Provides input and guidance to nursing staff regarding education of diabetes patients.
- Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.
- Ongoing education of hospital staff regarding changes in practice as it relates to diabetes management.
Advancement of Professional Growth and Knowledge.
- Obtain and maintain CDE certification.
- Maintain professional education related to diabetes through readings, workshops, and professional memberships.
- Maintains education file and participate in yearly evaluation by review date.
- Plan and/or participate in any diabetes related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition.
- 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients.
- Experience with computer entry and retrieval.
- Experience with insulin pump therapy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent planning & organizational skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention and prioritization.
- Excellent physician relationships.
- Knowledge of blood glucose monitoring equipment, and diabetes assistive devices.
- Demonstrate leadership & teaching abilities.
- Requires knowledge & understanding of:
- Child growth & development
- Normal patterns of Adolescent behavior
-
Signs of normal aging
-
Current RD license in the State of Illinois
- Specialty CDE certification within 18 months of hire.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Flexible hours according to customer needs.
- Work under stressful/difficult conditions.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as patient lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required) and moving equipment.
- This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
- Good visual acuity and color discrimination.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department: AMG Orland Park 167th - Endocrinology
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8-4:30 Monday-Friday
May start or end a little earlier based on clinic needs.
Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25
Must have CDCES certification and either RD or RN license.
Job Profile Summary
To coordinate and facilitate education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
Major Responsibilities:
- Accountable for organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.
- Provides consultation for patients and families regarding diabetes therapy; encourage family participation.
- Participates in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions.
- Participates in scheduling and registering outpatients for classes as needed.
- Documents outpatient education in the patient’s medical record.
- Develops teaching tools and teaching aides as needed. Orders appropriate teaching aids and tools, monitors supplies.
Serves as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
- Assists with education of all newly diagnosed patients.
- Assesses needs of complicated diabetes patients per referral.
- Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.
- Makes multi-disciplinary referrals as indicated.
- Consults with Medical Staff as needed.
- Provides training / education for monitoring equipment.
- Documents patient interventions in their medical record.
Serves as a resource / clinical expert for hospital staff.
- Provides input and guidance to nursing staff regarding education of diabetes patients.
- Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.
- Ongoing education of hospital staff regarding changes in practice as it relates to diabetes management.
Advancement of Professional Growth and Knowledge.
- Obtain and maintain CDE certification.
- Maintain professional education related to diabetes through readings, workshops, and professional memberships.
- Maintains education file and participate in yearly evaluation by review date.
- Plan and/or participate in any diabetes related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition.
- 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients.
- Experience with computer entry and retrieval.
- Experience with insulin pump therapy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent planning & organizational skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention and prioritization.
- Excellent physician relationships.
- Knowledge of blood glucose monitoring equipment, and diabetes assistive devices.
- Demonstrate leadership & teaching abilities.
- Requires knowledge & understanding of:
- Child growth & development
- Normal patterns of Adolescent behavior
-
Signs of normal aging
-
Current RD license in the State of Illinois
- Specialty CDE certification within 18 months of hire.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Flexible hours according to customer needs.
- Work under stressful/difficult conditions.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as patient lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required) and moving equipment.
- This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
- Good visual acuity and color discrimination.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Certified Diabetes Educator
Verify your CDE credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for Certified Diabetes Educators and confirm your job description ties the credential directly to a health sciences or nursing degree field.
Target employers with existing diabetes program infrastructure
Hospital systems running accredited diabetes self-management education programs file H-1B petitions more predictably than outpatient clinics. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filings in healthcare education roles.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 21-1094 before accepting an offer so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Ask about cap-exempt status during employer outreach
Nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated medical centers are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition year-round without entering the lottery. Ask HR directly whether the entity qualifies before counting on April registration.
Prepare your credential documentation before the LCA stage
Your employer needs your NCLEX results, degree transcripts, and CDCES certificate before filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL. Having certified copies and credential evaluations ready shortens the gap between offer and petition filing by several weeks.
Understand the 60-day grace period when changing jobs
If your current H-1B ends or your employer withdraws sponsorship, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new employer and file an H-1B transfer. Your new CDE employer must file the transfer petition before that window closes to maintain your status.
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Find Certified Diabetes Educator JobsCertified Diabetes Educator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Diabetes Educator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies specialty occupation roles as those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Certified Diabetes Educator positions typically require a degree in nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, or a related health sciences field, and the CDCES credential reinforces the degree-to-role connection that USCIS looks for when adjudicating the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Certified Diabetes Educators?
Hospital systems with accredited diabetes self-management education programs, endocrinology group practices, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent sponsors. Nonprofit and university-affiliated medical centers are particularly useful targets because they're often cap-exempt, allowing year-round filing outside the annual lottery. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers with active H-1B filing history in this role.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses its diabetes program accreditation?
If the program accreditation lapses and your employer restructures or eliminates the CDE role, your H-1B petition may no longer be supported by a valid specialty occupation position. You'd have the 60-day grace period USCIS provides to secure a new employer and initiate an H-1B transfer. Starting your job search before any formal program changes are announced protects your timeline.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to CDE roles across different settings?
The DOL sets prevailing wages by SOC code and geographic area, so a CDE in a rural outpatient clinic will have a different wage floor than one in a large urban hospital system. Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds that floor for your specific location. Use the OFLC Wage Search with SOC code 21-1094 to look up the exact requirement before your offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new CDE employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't fallen out of status. Your new employer must file before your current status ends or within the 60-day grace period if your prior position was eliminated.
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