Certified Diabetes Educator

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Certified Diabetes Educator to advance diabetes education programs and collaborate with clinicians across the care team. The role emphasizes structured DSME, nutrition education, and ADA accreditation support.

The position focuses on day-to-day teaching in clinic settings, coordinating group classes, and leading quality improvement initiatives. A bachelor’s degree and clinical diabetes/nutrition experience are required, with licensure and CDE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Dietetics‑Nutrition, or a biological science from an accredited college or university.
• High School Diploma.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program.
• CDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification.
• Time Type: Full time (note: job details indicate part-time days)

Responsibilities

• Be available in clinic most days of the week for additional one‑on‑one teaching.
• Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per week.
• Coordinate, manage, and teach group diabetes education class.
• Coordinate/implement other external events as appropriate.
• Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event.
• Create and implement CQI projects for ADA recognition.
• Assist the Education Coordinator with ADA recognition.
• Help with coordination and teaching of other classes.
• Work with vendors for samples and updates.
• Collaborate with administrative staff on scheduling and other matters.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Dietetics‑Nutrition, or biological science

High School Diploma

2+ years clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education

Master’s degree in Nursing, Dietetics‑Nutrition, or biological science

CDE certification (NCBDE)

RN licensure (Single State)

RD licensure (CDR)

BLS Heartsaver certification

Job description

Position Title Certified Diabetes Educator Days - Part Time Medical Pavilion

The Diabetes Educator educates patients with diabetes on meal planning and general diabetes self-management education. They participate in the development and implementation of new/current nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator assists in maintaining ADA accreditation and continuous quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Be available in clinic most days of the week for additional one‑on‑one teaching as needed (e.g., instruction on insulin pen use, glucometers, insulin pump)
• Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per week
• Coordinate, manage, and teach group diabetes education class
• Coordinate/implement other external events as appropriate
• Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event
• Create and implement CQI projects (a requirement of ADA recognition)
• Assist the Education Coordinator with maintaining ADA recognition
• Help with coordination and teaching of other classes (e.g., Managing Diabetes and Pump Preview)
• Helps maintain ADA recognition and keep up to date
• Work closely with the administrative staff on scheduling and other matters
• Work with vendors for samples and updates
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics‑Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university
• High School Graduate
• 2 or more years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics‑Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university
• 2 or more years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program

Required Licensure and Certification

• CDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in state of practice.
• OR Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Time Type: Full time

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using [e-mail].

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.