Diabetes Education Specialist

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Continuing education access

Leadership support

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to support diabetic patients and their families, driving safe, compassionate care. Ideal for experienced RNs seeking top-level practice within a collaborative team.

Role includes patient education, blood sugar surveillance, committee participation, and supporting staff education as a diabetes SME. Requires clinical nursing experience, BSN, and RN licensure.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in appropriate state.
• Care and Compressions certification required.
• Able to deliver diabetes education to diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consults and diabetes education for patients and families.
• Monitor and surveil blood glucose levels.
• Participate in best practice committees and facility work groups.
• Support team member education as a diabetes subject matter expert.

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN

Graduate degree

Job description

What We Offer

Location: Presbyterian Medical Center - Charlotte, NC; Presbyterian is our 661 bed level 2 trauma center centrally located just outside of uptown Charlotte.

As a Diabetes Education Specialist with Novant Health you’ll be trusted to support diabetic patients and their families. You will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

This role is ideal for experienced RNs looking to work at the top of their profession within a high-performing, collaborative team.

• A dynamic full-time opportunity working with diabetic patients in all hospital units
• Work/life balance with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call
• Access to continuing education and leadership support
• Inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose

What You’ll Do

• Patient consults for patients and their families, providing education on diabetes, often to newly diagnosed patients
• Surveillance of blood sugars
• Participate in best practice committees and facility work groups
• Support team member education as a diabetes subject matter expert

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical experience in nursing, required. Acute care experience preferred. Experience working with diabetic patients is strongly preferred. Patient education experience a plus.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Registered Nurse in appropriate State, required.
  • Care and Compressions, required.
• Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support diabetes education to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavioral needs among the patients being served. Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations/facilities as needed.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.