Diabetes Educator

Providence Health & Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is seeking a qualified Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver DSME, MNT, and diabetes prevention programs. The role supports Providence Community Wellness initiatives with evidence-based education across diverse populations.

Strong clinical background in diabetes care and education is essential. The position emphasizes patient-centered, whole-person care, with opportunities to impact health outcomes and wellness initiatives across Providence’s Inland Northwest

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Washington Dietitian Certification upon hire – OR – Washington Nutritionist Certification.
• National CDR Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) upon hire or preparing for the NCBDE qualifying examination.
• 6 months of experience providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nutrition therapy

MNT

Education

Washington Dietitian Certification

Washington Nutritionist Certification

National CDR Registered Dietitian

CDCES certification

Diabetes education experience (6 months)

Job description

Description

Provides individualized and group education, counseling, and support in Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), diabetes prevention programs, and other health and wellness initiatives. Supports Providence Community Wellness programs through the delivery of evidence-based education and interventions designed to improve health outcomes and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors across diverse populations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Health Care Region and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement
• Washington Dietitian Certification upon hire -OR- Washington Nutritionist Certification
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) upon hire or preparing for the NCBDE qualifying examination
• 6 months of experience providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist
• CDE certified
• 3 years of experience as a healthcare professional

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Pay Range: $35.69 - $55.41

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.