Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist-Endocrinology Metabolism

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $37.04 - $51.85 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

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The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is a skilled professional clinician (Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian) with competence in diabetes and lifestyle medicine.

Works cooperatively and communicates effectively within a multidisciplinary framework to actively promote holistic care for patients and families. Demonstrates self‑direction, excellent problem‑solving ability and initiative in the role of clinician, educator and consultant.

• Provides direct patient care and/or consultation using in‑depth clinical knowledge and skills in area of Diabetes.
• Establishes Diabetes Education standards and develops policies and procedures that assure the provision of quality, comprehensive and coordinated care.
• Serves as a consultant to other disciplines on diabetes.
• Receives and assesses referrals from referring providers.
• Consults with multidisciplinary team as appropriate to develop, implement and evaluate care for patients and families.
• Educates patients and/or families on self‑management skills to promote optimal level of chronic disease management and wellness.
• Collaborates with the Patient Education Department on patient education needs and provides appropriate resources for patients specific to diabetes.
• Documents patient care activities in patient medical records.

• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community and the healthcare profession.
• Consistently exhibits accountability.
• Champions collaborative practice with coworkers and other disciplines and departments.
• Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers.
• Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area.
• Supports and models personal wellness.