OPT Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator jobs on OPT require STEM-adjacent clinical credentials that most employers already understand. Your OPT work authorization lets you work full-time in patient education and chronic disease management roles, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree classification qualifies.
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To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.
Schedule: Part-Time | 32 hours per week
About Us - Diabetes Education
We are a team of Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses that provide diabetes education, training, and support to clients with diabetes through an ADA recognized diabetes education program. We pride ourselves by following the most up to date standards of care for diabetes education. The clinic provides a wide range of services to clients with diabetes including training on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
Our Registered dietitians also provide a wide variety of Medical Nutrition Therapy to clients in the 4 states. We are part of the Ozark Center Reconnect team which relies on a multidisciplinary team to help clients who are recovering from eating disorders.
What You’ll Do
The Diabetes Nurse Educator (DNE) is responsible for diabetes care and education to patients through assessment of diabetes needs, development and implementation of educational care plans for patients. Education will be provided to patients within the diabetes education program as ordered by a healthcare provider (physician and nurse practitioner) in the outpatient setting. Inpatient education will be provided to patients by referrals, orders and criteria set to meet HFAP guidelines. The DNE must be able to provide accurate diabetes education to a wide population taking into consideration age, socioeconomic level, cultural background, literacy/education level. The DNE demonstrates knowledge by utilization of best practice guidelines using Standards of Care and Clinical Practice Guidelines. The DNE will be able to provide training to patients checking blood sugar and administering insulin with use of a variety of blood sugar monitoring systems and insulin delivery methods. The DNE may provide diabetes information to peers, healthcare workers, students, and the public in a variety of forums such as media interviews, lectures, seminars, social media, and written articles, as needed to promote diabetes education.
Requirements
- Certified Diabetes Educator and/or 15 hour CEU in diabetes annually
- Certified Diabetes Educator or 15 hours Diabetes related CEUs annually by transcript due date.
- Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current Registered Nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse’s state of residence.
Preferred Requirements
- BSN degree preferred
Freeman Perks and Programs
- For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- Retirement with employer match
- Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
- Milestone payments with longevity of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
- Extended Sick pay
- Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
- Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.
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Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.
Schedule: Part-Time | 32 hours per week
About Us - Diabetes Education
We are a team of Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses that provide diabetes education, training, and support to clients with diabetes through an ADA recognized diabetes education program. We pride ourselves by following the most up to date standards of care for diabetes education. The clinic provides a wide range of services to clients with diabetes including training on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
Our Registered dietitians also provide a wide variety of Medical Nutrition Therapy to clients in the 4 states. We are part of the Ozark Center Reconnect team which relies on a multidisciplinary team to help clients who are recovering from eating disorders.
What You’ll Do
The Diabetes Nurse Educator (DNE) is responsible for diabetes care and education to patients through assessment of diabetes needs, development and implementation of educational care plans for patients. Education will be provided to patients within the diabetes education program as ordered by a healthcare provider (physician and nurse practitioner) in the outpatient setting. Inpatient education will be provided to patients by referrals, orders and criteria set to meet HFAP guidelines. The DNE must be able to provide accurate diabetes education to a wide population taking into consideration age, socioeconomic level, cultural background, literacy/education level. The DNE demonstrates knowledge by utilization of best practice guidelines using Standards of Care and Clinical Practice Guidelines. The DNE will be able to provide training to patients checking blood sugar and administering insulin with use of a variety of blood sugar monitoring systems and insulin delivery methods. The DNE may provide diabetes information to peers, healthcare workers, students, and the public in a variety of forums such as media interviews, lectures, seminars, social media, and written articles, as needed to promote diabetes education.
Requirements
- Certified Diabetes Educator and/or 15 hour CEU in diabetes annually
- Certified Diabetes Educator or 15 hours Diabetes related CEUs annually by transcript due date.
- Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current Registered Nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse’s state of residence.
Preferred Requirements
- BSN degree preferred
Freeman Perks and Programs
- For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- Retirement with employer match
- Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
- Milestone payments with longevity of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
- Extended Sick pay
- Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
- Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Certified Diabetes Educator
Clarify your OPT authorization type upfront
Tell employers whether you're on standard 12-month OPT or a STEM OPT extension early in conversations. Diabetes educator roles often involve credentialing timelines, so employers need to plan around your authorization period from the start.
Highlight your CDCES exam status
If you've sat for or passed the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist exam, lead with it. Credentialed candidates face fewer hiring delays, and employers sponsoring OPT students want confidence you'll clear clinical requirements without extra onboarding friction.
Target hospital systems and integrated health networks
Large health systems like Kaiser Permanente and academic medical centers have established HR processes for international hires. They're more likely to have navigated OPT paperwork before and less likely to treat your status as a dealbreaker during recruitment.
Address H-1B transition plans proactively
Diabetes educator roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa. Mentioning your intent to transition before OPT expires reassures employers about continuity of care, which matters deeply in chronic disease management where patient relationships are long-term.
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health informatics, clinical nutrition, and public health degrees may carry STEM CIP codes that unlock the 24-month extension. Check your degree classification with your DSO early so you know exactly how much authorized time you can offer an employer.
Frame your international background as a clinical asset
Diabetes prevalence and cultural food practices vary significantly across patient populations. Multilingual ability and cross-cultural patient experience are genuine differentiators in diabetes education roles serving diverse communities, so make that case explicitly in your cover materials.
Certified Diabetes Educator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Certified Diabetes Educator on OPT without additional licensing?
Work authorization and professional licensure are separate requirements. Your OPT EAD card authorizes employment, but you'll also need to meet any state-level requirements for diabetes education practice and pursue the CDCES credential through ADCES. Most employers require or strongly prefer the CDCES exam, so check both your OPT timeline and credentialing eligibility simultaneously to avoid delays after hire.
Do Certified Diabetes Educator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, nutritional science, or a qualifying public health program, your DSO can authorize the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in general health education or nursing often do not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Certified Diabetes Educator jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. The platform is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider international candidates. Searching there surfaces health system employers who have a documented history of hiring on OPT and transitioning employees to H-1B status.
Can I start working as a Certified Diabetes Educator before passing the CDCES exam?
Yes, with conditions. Many employers hire candidates as diabetes educators in training or under a supervising credentialed educator while they accumulate the practice hours required before sitting for the CDCES exam. Your OPT work authorization is valid regardless of credential status, but confirm that your specific job offer qualifies as OPT-eligible employment in your authorized field of study.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends for a Certified Diabetes Educator role?
Diabetes educator roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as dietetics, nursing, or health education. Whether a specific employer will sponsor depends on their internal policies and your value to the organization. Building a strong clinical track record during OPT significantly improves your sponsorship case before the H-1B lottery cycle.