Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

About the role

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to join the team as a Partner for Good, supporting the mission, vision, and values of HealthPartners. The position is based primarily at the Stillwater Clinic with one day each week at the Hudson, WI location. The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist provides direct care, education, and support across the lifespan, helping individuals with diabetes reach personalized goals related to nutrition, behavior, and treatment using evidence‑based strategies and collaborative care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, education, and support across the lifespan, helping individuals with diabetes reach personalized goals related to nutrition, behavior, and treatment.
• Use evidence‑based strategies and collaborative care planning to promote self‑management, reduce risks, and improve health outcomes.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills while maintaining patient confidentiality and rights.
• Work closely with managing clinicians to deliver integrated, person‑centered care and serve as a resource for the broader care team.
• Follow a structured approach to care—assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating—in alignment with RN scope of practice or the Scope and Standards of Practice for Credentialed Dietetic Professionals, as well as HealthPartners protocols.
• Ensure diabetes education programs in ambulatory settings meet standards set by the accrediting organization.

Requirements

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nutrition and/or Dietetics with 2 years of prior experience in diabetes care and education, or Associate’s degree in nursing with 4 years of prior experience in diabetes care and education.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification:
  • Current Registered Nurse license in either Minnesota or Wisconsin upon hire; must provide proof of application for alternate state license prior to start and obtain the second license within 30 days of hire; both Minnesota and Wisconsin RN licenses must be maintained.