Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Diabetes Educator RN/RD to provide DSMES per ADA/ADCES standards in Charlotte, NC. You will assess learning needs, tailor education, and guide patients through insulin, CGM, and lifestyle changes. Telehealth and in-person visits are expected, with collaboration across obstetric and medical teams.

The role requires at least two years of clinical experience, RN or RD licensure, and a Bachelor’s degree. Bilingual skills are a plus to support diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an RN or Registered Dietitian in the appropriate state.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a qualifying healthcare-related discipline.
• Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, CGM systems, and insulin pump therapy is desirable.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education and support per ADA/ADCES standards.
• Assess patient learning needs, barriers, and readiness for behavior change.
• Educate on nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, activity, and lifestyle.
• Instruct on insulin administration, CGM systems, and pump therapy.
• Review glucose logs and CGM data to assess glycemic control and adjust within guidelines.
• Collaborate with MFM physicians and APPs on patient progress and escalation.
• Coordinate in-person, telehealth, and remote follow-up care.
• Support postpartum screening and transition planning; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Diabetes education

Glycemic management

Public speaking

Communication skills

Time management

Bilingual communication

Education

RN licensure

BS in healthcare-related field

CDCES preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).

Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient learning needs, barriers to care, and readiness for behavior change.

Provide individualized diabetes self-management education and support for patients with gestational diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and other pregnancy-related metabolic conditions.

Educate patients regarding nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Provide instruction and support related to insulin administration, CGM systems, and insulin pump therapy.

Review blood glucose logs, CGM reports, and insulin pump downloads to assess glycemic control.

Implement protocol-based treatment recommendations and insulin dose adjustments within established guidelines and scope of practice.

Collaborate with MFM physicians and APPs regarding patient progress and escalation of care.

Coordinate in-person, telehealth, and remote follow-up care.

Support postpartum diabetes screening and transition planning.

Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RegisteredDietitian, inthe State ofapplicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two yearspreferredbut not to exceed 3 years. Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.

Education Preferred:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Bachelor's degree in a qualifying healthcare-related discipline

Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, CGM systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, remote monitoring

Experience with Epic

Bilingual communication skills

Experience Required:

Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organizational and effective time management skills

Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine

Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities

Self-directed

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment

Possible exposureto infections and contagious diseases

Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.