RN Diabetes Educator Per Diem

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN Diabetes Educator to provide nutritional counseling and education to diabetic patients. This professional role involves developing care plans and working independently to support patients and their families. The position is located in a leading pediatric hospital, recognized for its commitment to high-quality care and innovative research. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's health and enjoy a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven team and contribute to a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Salary

Medical and Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required; PhD or DNP preferred.
• Three years of clinical experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional diabetes counseling and education to patients.
• Develop nutritional care plans for diabetic patients.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

PhD in Nursing, DNP or ARNP

Tools

Diabetes Education Certification

Job description

RN Diabetes Educator Per Diem

Apply locations

Tacoma, Washington

Time Type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR40936

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Day, Schedule: Per Diem

Position Summary

The Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing nutritional diabetes counseling and education to diabetic patients, to include the development of nutritional care plans. This is a professional level position of working independently under limited direction. Work situations are primarily routine yet require a service oriented individual, organization, prioritization, analysis of workflow, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in working with staff, physicians, and families. Extensive internal and external contacts include patients, patient families, physicians, community agencies, and hospitals. Internal contacts include physicians and professional staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing
• PhD in nursing, DNP or ARNP preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Certification as a Diabetes Education preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
• Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
• Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
• Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $51.65 - $86.09 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.