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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USA$35.50 - $53.25

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
  • A bachelor's degree in a qualifying healthcare-related discipline.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
  • Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, continuous glucose monitoring systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, and remote monitoring.
  • Experience with Epic.
  • Bilingual communication skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Organizational and effective time management skills.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine.
  • Skills in public speaking, or the potential to develop them, for group education classes or professional speaking opportunities.
  • Self-directed.
  • The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential is preferred; if not certified, certification is to be obtained within two years, with a maximum of three years stated.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support as defined by the American Diabetes Association or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient learning needs, barriers to care, and readiness for behavior change.
  • Provide individualized diabetes self-management education and support for patients with gestational diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and other pregnancy-related metabolic conditions.
  • Educate patients regarding nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
  • Provide instruction and support related to insulin administration, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and insulin pump therapy.
  • Review blood glucose logs, continuous glucose monitoring reports, and insulin pump downloads to assess glycemic control.
  • Implement protocol-based treatment recommendations and insulin dose adjustments within established guidelines and scope of practice.
  • Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine physicians and advanced practice providers regarding patient progress and escalation of care.
  • Coordinate in-person, telehealth, and remote follow-up care.
  • Support postpartum diabetes screening and transition planning.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, continuous glucose monitoring systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, remote monitoring, and Epic.
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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