Diabetes Care & Education Specialist – RN or RD

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth in Cincinnati is seeking a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to guide patients through diabetes self-management and education. You will work with an interprofessional team, manage your own patient panel, and use technology to deliver in-person and virtual education.

The role emphasizes behavior change, collaboration with providers, and ongoing professional development, with a hybrid schedule across multiple locations including West Chester and work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Dietetics/Nutrition.
• RN or RD licensure in good standing; CDCED certification or eligible within 24 months.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in diabetes care.
• CDCES certification or eligibility within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy in person or virtual settings.
• Uses teaching methods aligned to learners’ needs and preferences.
• Manages virtual classes including material delivery and follow-up communication.
• Performs comprehensive 1:1 assessments and develops personalized care plans.
• Reviews labs and discusses targets with patients to support outcomes.
• Collaborates with patients and providers to set individualized goals.
• Utilizes technology to support diabetes care and population health.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

Care planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse

Registered Dietitian

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Medical nutrition software

Job description

Job Description

• Strong consideration for candidates with direct patient care experience and a clear focus in diabetes education.

At TriHealth, our team members are empowered to deliver compassionate, evidence‑based care that strengthens the health of our community. As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, you’ll be part of an interprofessional team that values collaboration, innovation, and whole‑person care. TriHealth is committed to supporting clinicians with the resources, technology, and professional development needed to make a meaningful impact - ensuring you can focus on what matters most: helping patients achieve confidence, control, and improved quality of life in their diabetes and cardiometabolic journey.

In this role, you’ll guide patients through personalized education, behavior‑change strategies, and comprehensive self‑management support. You’ll work closely with providers, leverage advanced tools, and manage your own patient panel to deliver seamless, patient‑centered care. At TriHealth, your expertise is respected, your voice matters, and your work directly contributes to healthier outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

Location

• This position will float between locations:
  • 3 days/week at West Chester office (8040 Princeton Glendale Rd)
  • 1 day/week work‑from‑home
  • 1 - 2 times/month at Montgomery office (10496 Montgomery Road)

Work Schedule

• Full‑Time (64 hours bi‑weekly)
• Day Shift
• No weekend, Holiday or on call Commitment

Benefits

TriHealth offers a competitive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Dietetics/Nutrition
• Registered/Licensed Dietician or Registered Nurse
• Dietician must hold current license as well as registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Registered Nurse must hold current license
• 2-3 years' experience
• Must have certification as Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCED) by CBDCE OR is eligible to sit for certification examination within 24 months of hire date.

Job Overview

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) deliver comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self‑management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care. The CDCES is an integral part of the interprofessional team. Team member will collaborate and provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life. The CDCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to help the patient achieve individual goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides quality diabetes self‑management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings (both in‑person and virtually) based on assessed needs.
• Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with diabetes.
• Manages virtual classes including presentation of material, answering questions, and pre and post class communication and documentation.
• Completes comprehensive assessments for 1:1 patient visits, including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient’s assessed needs and goals and promotes successful self‑management.
• Effectively demonstrates ability to evaluate pertinent labs related to diabetes and associated comorbidities such as cardiometabolic, renal health, etc.
• Routinely reviews lab results and targets with all patients, to ensure their understanding.
• Works collaboratively with patients and providers to establish targets and individualized goals.
• Actively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team by identifying resources, interventions and strategies to help patients more confidently navigate key areas impacting their diabetes self‑management plan including healthy eating, exercise/physical activity, glucose monitoring, medications, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing disease related risks.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a panel of patients including initial assessment, development of care plan with patient.
• Manages patient panels and updates providers regularly with wins/successes as well as patient barriers and needs.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize technology to assist patient with diabetes care and education, in individual and population health diabetes services.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community