Pediatric Diabetes Educator

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off benefits

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Diabetes Educator to educate patients, coordinate care, and support families in managing diabetes across clinic settings. The role includes education, assessment, and collaboration with endocrinology teams to provide comprehensive self-management support.

You will work with pediatric patients, participate in outreach clinics, and contribute to a program recognized for diabetes education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an ACEND accredited program.
• For graduates after 2024, a Masters degree is required per ACEND.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian.
• Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist.
• Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on self care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition.
• Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages.
• Develops an appropriate age, individualized education and care plan based on assessment.
• Evaluates patient needs and suggests appropriate management strategies, including insulin management and diabetes technologies.
• Provides training and support to patients and families related to diabetes management technologies (CGMs and insulin pumps).
• Maintains certification and keeps up-to-date with current evidence-based practice.

Skills

Diabetes education

Dietetic care

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Dietetics or Nutrition (ACEND accredited)

Master's degree (required after 2024)

Job description

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Diabetes Educator to educate patients, coordinate care, and support families in managing diabetes across clinic settings. The role includes education, assessment, and collaboration with endocrinology teams to provide comprehensive self-management support.

You will work with pediatric patients, participate in outreach clinics, and contribute to a program recognized for diabetes education.