Diabetes Education & Care Coach

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners seeks a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) to join our Park Nicollet team. The DCES is a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian with advanced diabetes knowledge, delivering education and direct care across the lifespan.

You will collaborate with clinicians to provide self-management support, evidence-based education, and coordinated, patient-centered care while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or nutrition with 2 years diabetes care and education.
• RN license in MN or WI at hire; must obtain second license within 30 days.
• Dietetic registration (RDN) or CDCES certification or eligibility.
• Current BLS certification for health professionals.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and self-management support across lifespan.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver integrated care.
• Assess and tailor education plans; document in EMR.
• Promote evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Effective Communication

Clinical Judgment

Patient-Centered Service

Education & Engagement

Organization & Resilience

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or nutrition and/or Dietetics

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

HealthPartners seeks a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) to join our Park Nicollet team. The DCES is a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian with advanced diabetes knowledge, delivering education and direct care across the lifespan.

You will collaborate with clinicians to provide self-management support, evidence-based education, and coordinated, patient-centered care while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.