Diabetes Educator - Pediatrics

Role Overview

The Diabetes RN/RD, CDCES collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient pediatric diabetes clinic to provide compassionate, ongoing care for patients and families affected by diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine educational needs
• Deliver individual and group diabetes education
• Create educational materials
• Act as a liaison with patients, families, and healthcare providers via phone, email, and EMR to support glucose management, insulin adjustments, and address concerns
• Provide training on diabetes technology devices
• Ensure safety at school through education and Medical Management Plans
• Participate in quality improvement, research recruitment, and diabetes camps
• For RDs: deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy tailored to pediatric needs and assist with student intern precepting

Qualifications

For RN: BSN, Florida RN license or eligibility, CDCES certification within 1 year, BLS certification, and 3-5 years clinical experience preferred.

For RD: degree in dietetics, Florida dietitian license or eligibility, CDCES certification within 1 year, BLS certification, and 3-5 years experience preferred.

Both roles require excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.