Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (RN/RD)

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to provide DSMES and MNT services. You will educate patients on diabetes management, medications, nutrition, and exercise, while coordinating with the care team to implement care plans for inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requirements include RN or Dietitian license, CDCES preferred, and 2 years of patient education experience. The role offers full-time hours, 40 per week, with a schedule of 7-3 on weekdays and a

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as RN or Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
• CDCES preferred; certification within two to three years if not certified.
• At least 2 years of patient education experience with diabetes knowledge across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide care following DSMES standards per ADA/ADCES.
• Lead individual and group education on diabetes management.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for diabetes when RN or Dietitian involved.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Document and charge for DSMT and MNT services per CMS/payor guidelines.
• Stay current on diabetes care developments and ADA standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Public speaking

Self-directed

Flexibility

Education

RN or Dietitian license

BSN preferred

Master’s in Dietetics

CDCES preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to provide DSMES and MNT services. You will educate patients on diabetes management, medications, nutrition, and exercise, while coordinating with the care team to implement care plans for inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requirements include RN or Dietitian license, CDCES preferred, and 2 years of patient education experience. The role offers full-time hours, 40 per week, with a schedule of 7-3 on weekdays and a