Outpatient Diabetes Educator (RN/RD)

Aurora Health Care; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Ambulatory and Outpatient Diabetes Educator role combines RN/RD duties to deliver patient-centered diabetes education in an outpatient setting. You will coordinate education for diabetes patients, acting as a liaison among patients, families, and medical staff.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in ambulatory care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD) or RN license.
• 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients or 3-5 years in clinical specialty.
• CDCES certification.
• Experience with insulin pump therapy.
• Knowledge of child growth & development, adolescent behavior, and aging patterns.

Responsibilities

• Participating in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions.
• Serve as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.
• Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.
• Provides hospital staff with diabetes educational materials.
• Plan and/or participate in diabetes-related activities offered to the community (glucose monitoring, screenings, lectures).

Skills

Diabetes education

Clinical nursing experience

CDCES certification

Insulin pump experience

Child growth & development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD)

RN license

Job description

Advocate Health’s Ambulatory and Outpatient Diabetes Educator role combines RN/RD duties to deliver patient-centered diabetes education in an outpatient setting. You will coordinate education for diabetes patients, acting as a liaison among patients, families, and medical staff.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in ambulatory care.