Diabetes Education Nurse Specialist

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide DSMES and MNT services aligned with ADA/ADCES standards. The role involves education for both inpatient and outpatient settings, with collaboration across the care team.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, leading group sessions, and documenting services per CMS guidelines. A nursing or dietetics background is required, with CDCES preferred and licensure in the state of practice.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience delivering patient education and counseling.
• Knowledge of DSMES standards and ADA/ADCES guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in documenting services per CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group diabetes self-management education sessions.
• Assess learning needs, set goals, and tailor interventions.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy where applicable.
• Offer ongoing follow-up to ensure diabetes management success.
• Keep current with diabetes care technology and protocols.
• Document and bill for DSMT and MNT services.
• Collaborate on comprehensive care plans with the health team.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Public speaking

Self-directed

Flexibility

Education

RN or RD degree

BSN preferred

Master's in Dietetics preferred (post-2024 licensure)

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide DSMES and MNT services aligned with ADA/ADCES standards. The role involves education for both inpatient and outpatient settings, with collaboration across the care team.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, leading group sessions, and documenting services per CMS guidelines. A nursing or dietetics background is required, with CDCES preferred and licensure in the state of practice.