Registered Dietician (RD)​/Registered Nurse (RN)- Certified Diabetes Educator CDCES (Merrionette Park

Job Description

Summary:

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Dietician (RD), provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN/RD coordinates and facilitates education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve.

Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (RD)
  OR
  Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which teammate practices.

• 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients
  OR
  3-5 years in clinical specialty.

• CDCES certification

• Experience with insulin pump therapy

• Knowledge & understanding of, child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and signs of normal aging

What You’ll Do:

Schedule
: Monday – Friday: 8a-4:30p (May change based on clinic/patient needs) Position is based in Merrionette Park with occasional travel to Orland Park

As a skilled and compassionate Diabetes Educator, you will play a pivotal role in providing organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program.

• Participating in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions

• Serve as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients.

• Reinforces education to patients / families as requested.

• Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials.

• Plan and/or participate in any diabetes-related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This

Location:

Merrionette Park Endocrinology is a busy, fast paced patient-centered specialty practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across all stages of life. Our team consists of experienced endocrinologists, physicians in fellowship training, physician residents, registered dieticians/diabetic educators, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative professionals who work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive preventive, chronic, and acute care services.

Located in the Merrionette Park/Mount Greenwood area, our practice serves a diverse patient population and is committed to building lasting relationships with patients and families through exceptional customer service, clinical excellence, and a personalized approach to care. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

As part of Advocate Health, we are committed to innovation, quality outcomes, teamwork, and creating an outstanding experience for both our patients and our teammates.

We look forward to discussing our career opportunities with you!

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a clinical nurse or dietician means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity.

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