Clinical Nurse Educator - Diabetes

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes to support our inpatient diabetes education program. This full-time role involves providing specialized education, mentoring clinical staff, and promoting patient-centered care for both pediatric and adult populations.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN and CDCES credential, along with a minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience. Strong knowledge in diabetes management is essential for success in this role, including effective teaching strategies and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong knowledge of diabetes management including technologies and insulin administration.
• Demonstrated ability to educate diverse patient populations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess educational needs of patients and families for diabetes management.
• Develop and implement educational programs for nursing and clinical staff.
• Evaluate educational program effectiveness through feedback and outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric diabetes management

Adult diabetes management

Insulin pump therapy

Evidence-based clinical practice

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes (CNE-D) in the Department of Diabetes Patient Education.

We are seeking a collaborative and dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes with current CDCES credentialing to support our inpatient diabetes education program across adult and pediatric populations. Reporting through the Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Patient Education leadership team, this role serves as an educator, consultant, mentor, advocate, and clinical resource focused on advancing diabetes care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting professional nursing development.

In partnership with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes provides specialized education in diabetes management, including insulin administration, glucose monitoring technologies, and insulin pump therapy. The role also supports the ongoing development of nursing and clinical staff through evidence-based education, coaching, and mentorship to promote safe, high-quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions

Patient & Family Education

Assesses the educational needs of pediatric and adult patients with diabetes, as well as their families and support systems.

Provides individualized and evidence-based diabetes self-management education, including:

• Insulin administration training
• Blood glucose meter and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) education
• Insulin pump therapy education

Utilizes standardized and customized teaching tools to evaluate patient and caregiver understanding and competency.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support timely discharge planning and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, providers, and consult services to coordinate education and care needs.

Staff Education & Professional Development

Assesses learning needs of nursing and clinical staff within the specialty area.

Develops and implements educational programs and competency-based learning activities related to diabetes care and clinical practice.

Designs and facilitates educational initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and quality improvement goals.

Education Program Development & Evaluation

Designs and delivers educational activities using adult learning principles and diverse teaching methodologies.

Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs through learner feedback, competency assessment, practice change, and outcome measures.

Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and practice standardization initiatives related to diabetes management.

Additional Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in diabetes education and management.

Participates in interdisciplinary committees, practice initiatives, and organizational projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential required
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Strong knowledge of pediatric and adult diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy and diabetes technologies.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of:

• Adult learning theory
• Evidence-based clinical practice

Ability to effectively educate and support patients and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, educational, and literacy backgrounds.

Demonstrated leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred
• Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred
• Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred
• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Days with rotating weekend coverage
• CBA Code: NNU

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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