Pediatric Diabetes Educator — Inpatient & Outpatient

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan and retirement benefits

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to educate pediatric patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves collaboration with the diabetes team, developing education plans, and supporting self-management for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Ideal candidates hold RN or Dietitian credentials with a CDE, have at least 1 year of pediatric diabetes experience, and are skilled in group and 1:1 teaching, insulin/CGM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Nursing or Nutrition Science.
• RN or LD/N required with CDE certification.
• 1 year pediatric diabetes experience required; CGM/insulin pump experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetes education to pediatric patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and document education plans; assess learning needs and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide 1:1 and group diabetes self-management education, including meal planning and carbohydrate counting.

Skills

Diabetes education

Pediatric care

Patient education

Care planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certification

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to educate pediatric patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves collaboration with the diabetes team, developing education plans, and supporting self-management for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Ideal candidates hold RN or Dietitian credentials with a CDE, have at least 1 year of pediatric diabetes experience, and are skilled in group and 1:1 teaching, insulin/CGM