Diabetes Educator - 10 Month

ADCES Connect; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Public Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Diabetes Educator for a 10-month School Health program. The nurse will provide comprehensive diabetes education to staff, students, and families, and lead the orientation for new nursing staff.

The role supports safe, individualized care within the school setting. The position requires an active NC RN license, 3+ years nursing (pediatric/school health), 2+ years in diabetes care, and CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years professional nursing experience, including pediatric or school health.
• Two years in diabetes care, education management, or chronic disease.
• Current RN license in NC or compact state.
• Must complete state Public Health nursing coursework within one year if non-BSN.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver diabetes education for school staff, students, and families.
• Lead diabetes orientation class for new nursing staff.
• Create and update diabetes care materials and clinical guidelines for school settings.
• Collaborate with providers, families, and school teams to ensure appropriate care plans.
• Monitor diabetes care trends and contribute to program evaluations.

Skills

Diabetes education

Public health nursing

Teaching & presentation

Communication

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Tools

CPR & AED certification

Job description

Diabetes Educator - 10 Month

School Health

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Hiring Range: $75,292.00 - $98,820.75 / year

Application deadline: until filled

This is an exempt (salary) position.

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Position Summary

This is a public health nursing position that may work in an office, clinical, school, or other community setting.

The Public Health Diabetes Educator serves as a subject matter expert in diabetes management and education within the Mecklenburg County Public Health-School Health Program. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education and training to program staff, school personnel, students, and families. The nurse plays a key role in supporting safe and effective care of students with diabetes in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and ensuring best practices, individualized care plans, and evidence-based guidelines are integrated into daily practice.

All Registered Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department are Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events. These services include, but are not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages and groups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services in shelter environments.

Essential Functions

Diabetes Education & Training

Develop, coordinate, and deliver diabetes education and training sessions for school health staff, school personnel, students, and families.

Serve as the lead instructor for the school health program’s diabetes orientation class for new nursing staff.

Conduct ongoing professional development offerings to support staff competence in diabetes care.

Create and maintain a positive, mutually beneficial learning environment that fosters independence and promotes critical thinking development.

Assess knowledge and skill gaps to inform educational interventions.

Program Development

Create and update educational materials, clinical guidelines, and diabetes care plans tailored to the school setting.

Collaborate with medical providers, families, and school teams to ensure care plans are appropriate, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive.

Develop and revise policies and procedures related to diabetes care in alignment with current standards and regulations.

Develop curricula that is reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment.

Consultation & Support

Serve as a resource and consultant to school nurses, school staff, and administrators on diabetes-related issues.

Provide guidance on the management of students with complex diabetes care needs.

Assist with the evaluation and improvement of school health practices related to chronic disease management.

Data & Quality Improvement

Monitor and analyze trends related to diabetes care in schools and make recommendations for improvement.

Contribute to program evaluations and reports as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of three years professional nursing experience, including experience in pediatric, school health, or diabetes education.

Two years of experience in diabetes care, education management, chronic disease or related patient care required.

Education:

Degree from an accredited/approved nursing education program.

Non-BSN incumbents are required to complete state Public Health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No

Licenses and Certifications

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or (CDCES)

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, or Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).

Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required as part of employment.

May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.

Requires County Driving Privileges.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in staff development or clinical instruction

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Diabetes management and evidence-based practices.

And experience in applying effective teaching, presentation, and facilitation techniques.

The principles and best