Registered Dietician (RD)/Registered Nurse (RN)- Certified Diabetes Educator CDCES (Merrionette Park)

Department: 02110 AMG Merrionette Park - Endocrinology

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Benefits Eligible:

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Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Must have CDCES certification and either RD or RN license.

Pay Range:

Job Description Summary:

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Dietician (RD), provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN/RD coordinates and facilitates education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which teammate practices.

• 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients OR 3-5 years in clinical specialty.

• CDCES certification

• Experience with insulin pump therapy

• Knowledge & understanding of, child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging

What You’ll Do:

Schedule : Monday – Friday: 8a-4:30p (May change based on clinic/patient needs) Position is based in Merrionette Park with occasional travel to Orland Park

As a skilled and compassionate Diabetes Educator, you will play a pivotal role in providing organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.

• Participating in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions

• Serve as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.

• Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.

• Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.

• Plan and/or participate in any diabetes-related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Merrionette Park Endocrinology is a busy, fast paced patient-centered specialty practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across all stages of life. Our team consists of experienced endocrinologists, physicians in fellowship training, physician residents, registered dieticians/diabetic educators, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative professionals who work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive preventive, chronic, and acute care services.

Located in the Merrionette Park/Mount Greenwood area, our practice serves a diverse patient population and is committed to building lasting relationships with patients and families through exceptional customer service, clinical excellence, and a personalized approach to care. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

As part of Advocate Health, we are committed to innovation, quality outcomes, teamwork, and creating an outstanding experience for both our patients and our teammates.

We look forward to discussing our career opportunities with you!

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a clinical nurse or dietician means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.

• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.

• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.