Diabetes Education Specialist RN

Providence • Santa Monica, CA

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About The Position

The Diabetes Education Specialist (DES) is a Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced knowledge in diabetes management and education/training of patients, families and clinical staff. This is a full-time position and will work Monday - Friday. This role serves as a clinical expert in diabetes treatment and management and provides education and consultation to patients, families, and Health Center staff, supporting both prevention and care of diabetes in an inpatient setting. The DCES is responsible for maintaining advanced inpatient diabetes certification and leading related program development and compliance activities. Providence Saint John's Health Center has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital in 2025 —a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• California Registered Nurse License Upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) OR Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• 2 years of Acute hospital experience in clinical specialty area.
• 2 years of Diabetes education experience in hospital / inpatient setting
• 1 year of experience in nurse-peer teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Coursework/Training and Graduate preparation in adult education
• Case Management Experience.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees