Certified Diabetic Educator

Pullman Regional Hospital • Pullman, WA

5d • $40 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) provides comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a network of outpatient clinics including Endocrinology. This role partners with interdisciplinary care teams to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient self-management, and reduce complications associated with diabetes and related conditions. The CDCES delivers patient-centered care using evidence-based guidelines and behavior change strategies.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Active, unrestricted clinical license in a qualifying discipline (e.g., RN, RD/RDN, PharmD/RPh, NP, PA)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in diabetes care, education, or chronic disease management
• Strong knowledge of current diabetes clinical guidelines and standards of care
• Experience with diabetes technologies (CGM, insulin pumps, smart pens)
• Proficiency in EHR systems and care documentation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group diabetes self-management education and support aligned with standards from the American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
• Assess patient needs, readiness to change, health literacy, and barriers to care
• Support newly diagnosed patients and those with uncontrolled diabetes or complex regimens in collaboration with primary care and endocrinology
• Develop and implement personalized care and education plans
• Educate patients on medication management (including insulin), blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, and risk reduction
• Train patients on diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin delivery systems
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, dietitians, and nurse care managers across clinic sites
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes; adjust care plans accordingly
• Document all patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements
• Support population health initiatives within the clinic network
• Participate in quality improvement projects and help track program performance metrics (e.g., A1C reduction, adherence, hospitalization rates)
• Support transition from hospital to home: reinforce diabetes education as part of discharge planning and care transitions

Benefits

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount
• EAP Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level