Clinical Nurse Educator - Diabetes

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes (CNE-D) in the Department of Diabetes Patient Education.

We are seeking a collaborative and dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes with current CDCES credentialing to support our inpatient diabetes education program across adult and pediatric populations. Reporting through the Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Patient Education leadership team, this role serves as an educator, consultant, mentor, advocate, and clinical resource focused on advancing diabetes care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting professional nursing development.

In partnership with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the Clinical Nurse Educator – Diabetes provides specialized education in diabetes management, including insulin administration, glucose monitoring technologies, and insulin pump therapy. The role also supports the ongoing development of nursing and clinical staff through evidence-based education, coaching, and mentorship to promote safe, high-quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions

Patient & Family Education

Assesses the educational needs of pediatric and adult patients with diabetes, as well as their families and support systems.
Provides individualized and evidence-based diabetes self-management education, including:
- Insulin administration training
- Blood glucose meter and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) education
- Insulin pump therapy education
- Survival skill education
Utilizes standardized and customized teaching tools to evaluate patient and caregiver understanding and competency.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support timely discharge planning and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, providers, and consult services to coordinate education and care needs.

Staff Education & Professional Development

Assesses learning needs of nursing and clinical staff within the specialty area.
Develops and implements educational programs and competency-based learning activities related to diabetes care and clinical practice.
Designs and facilitates educational initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and quality improvement goals.

Education Program Development & Evaluation

Designs and delivers educational activities using adult learning principles and diverse teaching methodologies.
Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence.
Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs through learner feedback, competency assessment, practice change, and outcome measures.
Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and practice standardization initiatives related to diabetes management.

Additional Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in diabetes education and management.
Participates in interdisciplinary committees, practice initiatives, and organizational projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Current Illinois RN license required
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential required
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting
Strong knowledge of pediatric and adult diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy and diabetes technologies
Demonstrated knowledge and application of:
- Patient education principles
- Adult learning theory
- Evidence-based clinical practice
Ability to effectively educate and support patients and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, educational, and literacy backgrounds
Demonstrated leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred
Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred
Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
Shift: Days with rotating weekend coverage
Unit/Department: Diabetes Patient Education
CBA Code: NNU

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