Diabetes Educator - Certified or Non-Certified

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational support

Tuition assistance

College discount

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Diabetes Educator to educate hospitalized patients on diabetes management and self-care. You will work with providers, nurses, dietitians, and care teams to tailor education on glucose monitoring, medications, nutrition, and diabetes technology.

The role emphasizes patient empowerment, individualized education plans, and ensuring readiness for discharge with a smooth transition to outpatient care. Full-time hours, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or nutrition/dietetics or related field required.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program required.
• Licensed RN in Nebraska or compact state; or Licensed Dietitian/Nutrition Therapist as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support to people affected by diabetes to improve understanding and management.
• Educate on blood glucose monitoring, medications, insulin, nutrition, and diabetes technology.
• Develop individualized education plans and support discharge readiness.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Teaching skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Office software

Education

BSN or nutrition/dietetics/related field

Master's degree in nursing or related field

BLS certification

RN license Nebraska or compact state

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Diabetes Educator - Certified or Non-Certified

Shift Details

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8am - 4:30pm

Position Overview

As a Diabetes Educator, you will play a fundamental role in helping hospitalized patients gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully manage their diabetes. Working collaboratively with providers, nurses, dietitians, and care teams, you will provide individualized education on blood glucose monitoring, medications, insulin administration, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and diabetes technology. You will assess each patient's unique needs, develop personalized education plans, support discharge readiness, and help ensure a smooth transition to outpatient care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by empowering individuals to take an active role in managing their health.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Job Description

Provide education and support people affected by diabetes while helping them to better understand and manage their condition. Encourage self-management that promotes the achievement of individualized behavioral and treatment goals that optimize health outcomes in persons with diabetes across the health care continuum.

Diabetes Educator

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two year clinical experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or closely related field required.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and work with minimal direction required.
• Public speaking ability required.
• Basic knowledge in office computer tools such as Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist through the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Registered dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required (if applicable).
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing diabetic education preferred.
• Masters degreein Nursing (MSN), Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or closely related field degree preferred.

Certified Diabetes Educator

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of twoyears clinical experience to include educating patients on diabetes required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiologyor closely related field required.
• Completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) if applicable.
• If applicable, completion of a CADE accredited Dietetic Internship Program/Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
• 1,000 hours of diabetes self-management education and completed and maintained active CDE certification (or equivalent) from a recognized diabetes certification body required.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and work with minimal direction required.
• Public speaking ability required.
• Basic knowledge in office computer tools such as Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist through the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Registered dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required (if applicable).
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing, Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiologyor closely related field required degree preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.