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Clinical Diabetes Educator – Nurse
Join the world-renowned team at Joslin Diabetes Center and help transform the lives of people living with diabetes.
At Joslin Diabetes Center, education is at the heart of everything we do. As a leader in diabetes care, research, and innovation, Joslin has built a nationally recognized multidisciplinary model that empowers individuals with diabetes to successfully manage their health through every stage of life.
Our Education Department brings together experts in nursing, nutrition, exercise physiology, behavioral health, and diabetes technology to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, and other specialists, you’ll help patients gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to achieve better outcomes and live healthier lives.
If you’re passionate about patient education, chronic disease management, and the evolving field of diabetes technology, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with some of the most respected experts in diabetes care.
Job Description:
About the Role
The Clinical Diabetes Educator – Registered Nurse, Inpatient provides diabetes self-management education (DSME) to people with diabetes and their families/care partners, supporting effective disease management and long-term wellness.
This role is primarily based in the inpatient setting, where you will work closely with hospitalized patients and collaborate with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) care team to ensure patients leave the hospital prepared to safely manage their diabetes. Opportunities may also arise to support outpatient and other clinical settings as needed.
In this highly collaborative role, you'll combine your clinical nursing expertise, patient education skills, and knowledge of diabetes management to deliver individualized care that truly changes lives.
Why Join Joslin?
- Be part of a nationally recognized leader in diabetes care, research, and education.
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model.
- Help patients navigate complex diabetes journeys and improve their quality of life.
- Utilize and teach cutting-edge diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and program development.
- Grow professionally through continuing education and collaboration with experts in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized diabetes education, assessment, care planning, and ongoing support to patients and families.
- Educate patients on diabetes management, nutrition, exercise, glucose monitoring, medications, and prevention of diabetes-related complications.
- Provide training and support on diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nursing care and education plans as appropriate in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Provide daily inpatient diabetes education at BIDMC, including individualized assessments, hands-on device teaching, medication management, and safety training.
- Administer medications safely and accurately and provide patient education related to medication use.
- Provide phone triage and participate in emergency response on a rotating on-call basis.
- Lead individual and group education sessions and connect patients with appropriate community and support resources.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, educators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Develop and update diabetes education curricula, programs, presentations, handouts, and other educational materials in accordance with applicable standards and best practices.
- Participate in clinical diabetes education research and quality improvement efforts.
- Mentor less experienced staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain required professional registration and certification and remain current on diabetes research, treatments, and technology through continuing education.
- Complete required documentation, medical records, and billing in accordance with Joslin policies and applicable education standards.
- Participate in professional organizations, outreach, lectures, workshops, and conferences as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Experience
- Minimum of three years' experience as a nurse, preferably at least one year in community health or ambulatory care setting, or diabetes care and education/counseling of patients with chronic disease
Licensure and Certification
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts License
- BLS Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities through completion
- Detail-oriented and self-directed
- May require some travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Experience training in the use of diabetes technology
- Bilingual; ability to speak Spanish a plus
Our Mission and Culture
Every member of the JoslinCare Team plays an essential role in advancing Joslin's mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes and other endocrine disorders while working toward the prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes.
As part of our multidisciplinary care model, you will collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes care and education specialists, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, care coordinators, behavioral health specialists, and administrative professionals who work together to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients and families.
At Joslin, we value teamwork, respect, innovation, excellence, and a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You'll join a community of professionals who are driven by purpose and dedicated to making a lasting difference every day.
Pay Range:
$37.00 – $95.74
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
