Diabetes Educator - Pediatrics

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family knowledge and adherence to diabetes management, providing tailored education in individual, group, and clinic settings.
• Deliver Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) per ADA standards and department curriculum.
• Create and update diabetes education materials for diverse learning formats.
• Act as a liaison, offering support via phone, email, and EMR messaging for glucose management, insulin adjustments, and concerns between visits.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure diabetes safety and assist with Medical Management Plans.
• Train patients and families on diabetes technology devices, maintaining certifications for device-specific training.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research recruitment efforts.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) tailored to pediatric diabetes, metabolic, and weight management needs.
• Assist with student intern precepting and may participate in diabetes camps.

Requirements

• Licensed registered nurse (BSN preferred) or licensed dietitian/nutritionist with applicable credentials.
• Certification as a CDCES within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience with diabetes education preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and patient support, especially with diabetes technology devices.