H-1B Visa Diabetes Educator Jobs
Diabetes Educator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or a related health science. Many hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient clinics sponsor H-1B petitions for credentialed educators holding CDCES certification.
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At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: .8
Shift: Day
Schedule: Four days a week, alternating weekends. Day shift.
Position Summary
Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators (AADE, 2005). The Registered Dietitian is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in the out-patient diabetes education program. The RD utilizes the care process consistent with their license or certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The RD incorporates diabetes education principles that are current and reflective of the standards set forth by the American Diabetes Association, The American Association of Diabetes Educators and The American College of Endocrinologists in respect to the management of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
- Current Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Current BLS Certification
- A healthcare professional who is also a certified diabetes educator, or who is eligible to become a certified diabetes educator
- Minimum of 6 months experience (preferably more) providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects
About Good Samaritan Hospital
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $121,118.40 - $197,579.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: .8
Shift: Day
Schedule: Four days a week, alternating weekends. Day shift.
Position Summary
Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators (AADE, 2005). The Registered Dietitian is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in the out-patient diabetes education program. The RD utilizes the care process consistent with their license or certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The RD incorporates diabetes education principles that are current and reflective of the standards set forth by the American Diabetes Association, The American Association of Diabetes Educators and The American College of Endocrinologists in respect to the management of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
- Current Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Current BLS Certification
- A healthcare professional who is also a certified diabetes educator, or who is eligible to become a certified diabetes educator
- Minimum of 6 months experience (preferably more) providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects
About Good Samaritan Hospital
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $121,118.40 - $197,579.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Diabetes Educator
Verify your CDCES credential transfers cleanly
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly ties to the job. A nursing or dietetics degree paired with your CDCES certification strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Gather transcripts and certification documents before you start applying.
Target federally qualified health centers first
FQHCs and large hospital systems file H-1B petitions regularly and often have established immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller outpatient clinics may want to sponsor you but lack the process, so prioritize employers with a filing track record.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Diabetes Educator roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out organizations that express interest but have never navigated the petition process for clinical education roles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the LCA must certify.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry requirement. If the employer's job description says 'preferred' rather than 'required,' ask them to revise it before filing to reduce RFE risk.
Account for LCA timing in your start date
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before submitting the I-129 to USCIS. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, so build that window into your negotiated start date to avoid gaps in your authorization.
H-1B Visa Diabetes Educator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Diabetes Educator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nursing, dietetics, or health education. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can face USCIS requests for evidence. Holding the CDCES credential reinforces the specialty occupation argument, but the degree requirement in the job description is what USCIS weighs most heavily.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Diabetes Educators?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, integrated health networks, and large outpatient diabetes programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic medical centers that run certified diabetes education programs also sponsor regularly. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical education roles before you apply.
Does my CDCES certification affect H-1B eligibility?
CDCES certification strengthens your petition by demonstrating specialized clinical competency, but USCIS evaluates H-1B eligibility on the degree requirement tied to the position, not the certification itself. A bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or a closely related health science field must be listed as a minimum requirement in the job description for the role to qualify.
Can a Diabetes Educator job be sponsored if the employer is a nonprofit clinic?
Yes. Nonprofit status does not affect H-1B eligibility for the standard cap. However, if the clinic is affiliated with a university or a nonprofit research organization, the position may qualify as cap-exempt, meaning the employer can file outside the annual lottery window. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status with their HR or immigration counsel before assuming lottery timing applies.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a hospital to a private endocrinology practice?
Changing employers requires the new practice to file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before you start working there. You can begin work once the transfer petition is filed, not just approved, under portability rules. Smaller private practices often lack immigration infrastructure, so confirm they are prepared to file the I-129 and pay prevailing wage before you resign.