Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Certified Diabetes Educators work in hospitals, clinics, and health systems that regularly sponsor H-1B visas for healthcare professionals. The role typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, nutrition, or a related health field, plus CDE certification. Most employers prefer candidates with diabetes education experience and clinical background. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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 Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Target healthcare systems with diabetes programs
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems with dedicated diabetes centers have established H-1B sponsorship processes for specialized educators and clinical staff.
Emphasize your clinical specialization
CDE certification demonstrates specialized knowledge that meets H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Highlight diabetes management expertise and patient education skills in applications.
Consider endocrinology practice opportunities
Endocrinology clinics and diabetes specialty practices often need certified educators and have experience sponsoring international healthcare professionals for specialized roles.
Network through diabetes professional organizations
Join the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists and attend conferences to connect with employers who understand the value of certified educators.
Highlight your degree field relevance
Ensure your nursing, nutrition, or health sciences degree clearly relates to diabetes education. USCIS requires a direct connection between education and job duties.
Research state licensing requirements early
Some states require additional licensing for diabetes educators. Understanding these requirements helps identify which employers can provide comprehensive sponsorship support including licensing assistance.
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Find Certified Diabetes Educator JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do hospitals typically sponsor H-1B visas for Certified Diabetes Educators?
Yes, major hospital systems and health networks commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Certified Diabetes Educators. Healthcare organizations recognize diabetes education as a specialty occupation requiring specific certification and clinical expertise. Large integrated health systems with diabetes centers have established sponsorship processes for international healthcare professionals.
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a Certified Diabetes Educator?
You typically need a bachelor's degree in nursing, nutrition, dietetics, health education, or a related health science field, plus CDE certification. The degree must directly relate to diabetes education and patient care. Some employers may accept extensive clinical experience if combined with relevant healthcare education and professional certifications.
Can I get sponsored without prior diabetes education experience?
Most employers prefer candidates with diabetes education or clinical experience, but entry-level positions exist for newly certified educators with strong clinical backgrounds. Having CDE certification demonstrates the specialized knowledge required for H-1B approval, even with limited direct diabetes education experience. Focus on relevant clinical skills and patient education background.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor diabetes educators?
Hospital systems with diabetes centers, integrated health networks, endocrinology clinics, and large healthcare organizations with diabetes management programs are most likely to sponsor. These employers understand the specialized nature of diabetes education and have experience with healthcare visa sponsorship processes.
How to find Certified Diabetes Educator jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Certified Diabetes Educator jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, healthcare systems, endocrinology clinics, and diabetes centers that commonly sponsor H-1B and EB-2/EB-3 visas for specialized nursing and education roles. These employers often need qualified diabetes educators to meet growing patient demands.
How does state licensing affect visa sponsorship for diabetes educators?
State licensing requirements vary and can affect sponsorship timelines. Some states require additional licensing beyond CDE certification for diabetes educators. Employers in states with streamlined licensing processes may be more willing to sponsor international candidates. Research target states' requirements and choose employers who can assist with both visa and licensing processes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Certified Diabetes Educator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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