Diabetes Educator

Diabetes Educator (2600012R) Job Description The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) position will be responsible for diabetes education and care of patients and families, including new‑onset and established diabetes in children, adolescents, and young adults, in inpatient and outpatient settings, both individually and in group format. The CDE will provide patient education and ongoing support in consultation with physicians and advanced practice nursing staff. The position performs complete educational and skills assessments for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes managed with oral medications, insulin injections, and insulin pumps. It also offers diabetes self‑management education to families via 1:1, group, and electronic modalities (telephone/web‑based). The CDE helps develop, document, and implement education and treatment plans, evaluates learning needs, follows up to assess goal achievement, and assists families in making decisions about self‑care (meal planning, carbohydrate counting, exercise, daily schedules, response to high/low glucose readings, and other concerns). The CDE also supports sick‑day management guidelines and coordinates resources. The CDE supports research‑based projects and assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification for Children’s National’s Diabetes Education Program at the Sheikh Zayed campus. It participates in school‑based staff in‑service days as needed and works in diabetes clinics at all Children’s National satellite clinic locations. All practice is guided by legal scope, national and specialty CDE standards, Children’s National policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Children’s National also promotes the development of CDE relationships within the community, particularly those related to the overall health and well‑being of the community. Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition Science, or related field (Required) Minimum Work Experience: 1 year pediatric diabetes experience (Required); 1 year experience managing patients on insulin pumps and using CGM systems (Preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (Required) OR Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (Required); Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certification through the American Diabetes Association (Required) Functional Accountabilities Education Participate and promote family/patient and staff education; participate in CQI of educational process to determine opportunities for improvement; present at hospital, community, and national educational forums regarding the education/care of children and adolescents with diabetes as opportunities present. Educate patients/families with newly diagnosed and established diabetes (Type, 2, CFR, and secondary) according to the 10 Standards of practice for Diabetes Educators (Assessment, Use of Resources, Planning, Implementation, Documentation, Evaluation & Outcome, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Professional Development, Professional Accountability, and Ethics). Educate patients/families in the 10 content areas specified by the AADE, as appropriate (Disease Process, Nutritional Management, Physical Activity, Medications, Acute Complications, Risk Reduction, Goal setting/Problem Solving, Psychosocial Adjustment, and Preconceptual Care). Assist patient/family to educate other caretakers, including school staff, to ensure a safe transition to outpatient setting and optimal functioning in school setting. Provide on‑call diabetes education on weekends and holidays. Obtain continuing education in topics specified by the National Standards (diabetes management, behavioral intervention, teaching, learning, and counseling). Clinical Download blood sugar meters, start CGMs and collaborate with MD to interpret results and change therapy, as needed. Maintain current knowledge and skills related to diabetes self‑management products and educational materials. Assist in developing tools/forms, as needed, to document teaching learning process per National Standards. Maintain skills in computer software used for diabetes care and education. Participate in daily morning huddles and departmental and diabetes team meetings. Facilitate patient flow and download blood glucose meters at diabetes clinics as needed. Recognize abnormal diabetes lab results and take appropriate action in collaboration with MD. Provide phone triage/point of contact for patients/families, schools, and other community organizations on a daily basis. Communicate effectively and regularly with diabetes team members about patient/family strengths/needs. Collaboration Collaborate with nursing staff, diabetes team, and other health care professionals in the planning, provision, and evaluation of patient/family education and implementation of system change related to diabetes care/education. Interpret the intent of diabetes policies in the hospital and community in an understandable and non‑biased manner to staff and families. Develop and maintain working relationships with diabetes product representatives in the community. Leadership Participate to maintain ADA Program recognition and attend yearly Advisory Committee meetings. Establish patient care/education priorities to best meet the needs of patients, staff, and hospital responsibilities. Advance professional practice through active participation in ADA, AADE, and other organizations involved in the care of patients with diabetes. Role model conflict management. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior. Partner with all team members to achieve goals. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving Contribute to a positive work environment. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently. Search for less costly ways of doing things. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers. Attend carefully to important details—practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance. Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job Non-Clinical Professional Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full‑Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 8:00-4:30pm Job Posting : May 13, 2026, 1:27:53 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 69326.4 - 115523.2 Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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