Diabetes Clinical Nurse Educator: Inpatient Education Lead

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes (CNE-D) to lead inpatient diabetes education for adults and children. The role provides expert teaching on insulin administration, CGM use, and pump therapy, and mentors nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality diabetes care.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to develop programs, assess learning needs, and evaluate education outcomes, supporting discharge planning and ongoing

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current Illinois RN license required.
• 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.
• Proficiency in patient education principles and adult learning theory.

Responsibilities

• Assesses educational needs of pediatric and adult patients with diabetes and their families.
• Provides individualized, evidence-based diabetes self-management education (insulin administration, CGM, pump therapy, survival skills).
• Utilizes teaching tools to evaluate understanding and competency.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning and continuity of care across inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Educates nursing staff and clinical staff; develops competency-based learning activities.
• Designs and facilitates educational initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and quality goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Diabetes care

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes (CNE-D) to lead inpatient diabetes education for adults and children. The role provides expert teaching on insulin administration, CGM use, and pump therapy, and mentors nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality diabetes care.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to develop programs, assess learning needs, and evaluate education outcomes, supporting discharge planning and ongoing