Registered Nurse, In-Patient Diabetic Educator

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

44d•$112,674 - $183,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Diabetes Educator, RN provides expert clinical guidance, education, and consultation for hospitalized patients with diabetes and related endocrine disorders. This role supports both direct and indirect patient care through staff education, individualized patient teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. The educator serves as a hospital-wide resource and clinical leader for diabetes management and works closely with providers, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care across the continuum. Position Summary Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/ training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators (AADE, 2005). The Registered Dietitian is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in the out-patient diabetes education program. The RD utilizes the care process consistent with their license or certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The RD incorporates diabetes education principles that are current and reflective of the standards set forth by the American Diabetes Association, The American Association of Diabetes Educators and The American College of Endocrinologists in respect to the management of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Washington.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES/CDE) credential required (or obtained within 6 months of hire).
Recent acute care and clinical experience in diabetes education/clinic or endocrinology preferred
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency in EMR documentation (Epic experience preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
Current Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
Current BLS Certification
A healthcare professional who is also a certified diabetes educator, or who is eligible to become a certified diabetes educator
Minimum of 6 months experience (preferably more) providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and teaching skills, with the ability to educate patients and staff effectively.
Advanced clinical judgment in managing complex diabetic cases in the acute care setting.
Ability to analyze and interpret glucose management data to guide care improvement.
Knowledge of ADA standards, Joint Commission requirements, and inpatient glycemic control protocols.
Strong collaboration and leadership skills with a multidisciplinary focus.

Responsibilities

Conducts individualized diabetes education for inpatients and their families, focusing on disease understanding, medication management, insulin administration, nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, and discharge planning.
Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, dietitians, and pharmacists to optimize glycemic control and reduce complications.
Reviews and updates patient diabetes education materials and clinical protocols in alignment with ADA and hospital standards.
Provides consultative support to nursing and medical staff regarding complex diabetes management, including insulin pump and CGM utilization.
Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives related to glycemic management, hypoglycemia prevention, and transitions of care.
Collects, tracks, and reports data on key performance indicators (e.g., hypoglycemia rates, insulin protocol compliance, patient education completion).
Educates and mentors nursing staff and new hires on inpatient diabetes care best practices.
Serves as a liaison between inpatient and outpatient diabetes programs to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.
Participates in hospital committees focused on quality, safety, and patient outcomes as related to endocrine care.
Maintains required documentation within the EMR in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.