Diabetes Educator Open Rank (Instructor– Senior Instructor)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, is hiring a full-time Diabetes Educator at the Instructor or Senior Instructor rank. The position supports the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic across locations in Downtown Denver, Littleton, Parker, and Fort Collins, as well as the Children’s Hospital Colorado–North Campus. The role provides diabetes education and follow-up to pregnant adults with gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, both in person and through telehealth. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on campus and additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings.

The educator practices independently and works with the Maternal Fetal Medicine care team to assess glycemic patterns and support therapeutic adjustments. Responsibilities also include diabetes program planning and evaluation, quality improvement, clinical documentation, accurate billing, and support for pharmacy communications and prior authorizations.

Instructor qualifications include Registered Dietitian status, a master’s degree in nutrition or a related field, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification. Senior Instructor candidates must also have at least five years of experience working in diabetes care. Education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute for the master’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian.
• Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field, or education and related technical/paraprofessional experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
• For Senior Instructor rank, at least five years of experience working in diabetes care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to learn and comply with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the psychological and social aspects of living with diabetes.
• Previous clinical and research experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
• Experience independently assessing glucose patterns and making insulin initiation and titration recommendations, preferably in management of diabetes during pregnancy.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and follow-up to pregnant adults with gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
• Educate patients and families about diabetes types and progression, implications during pregnancy, blood glucose monitoring, medications, carbohydrate counting and meal planning, exercise and lifestyle modifications, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia management, and diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
• Propose insulin initiation and titration regimens for authorization by an MFM physician.
• Place CGMs and educate patients on their use.
• Interpret glycemic patterns from CGM or glucometer logs and collaborate with the MFM care team on therapeutic adjustments.
• Participate in diabetes program planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical notes in accordance with Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines.
• Participate in team and staff meetings to support service delivery and division goals.
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and activities.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Practice independently and demonstrate continuing education in diabetes management.
• Provide services via telehealth and in person.
• Bill accurately for services.
• Provide backup communications with pharmacies about supply and insulin orders and complete prior authorizations.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Disability, life, and vision insurance.
• Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan.
• Paid time off accruals based on percentage of time.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 11 holidays per year.
• Tuition benefit available across CU campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
• Additional CU Advantage perks and programs.

What This Job Offers

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