Inpatient/Outpatient RN, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Rochester Regional Health

Inpatient/Outpatient RN providing Diabetes Care and Education at Rochester Regional Health. Responsible for DSME and MNT for diabetes management in outpatient settings.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,856 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Key responsibilities & impact

To provide Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes and other medical conditions in an outpatient setting
Assess patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition.
Develops and individualized MNT or DSMT complex plan of care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. Uses a variety of complex interventions and methods of behavioral management.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to maintain the Diabetes Education Program and the Weight Management Program as a center of excellence.
Researches trends in Diabetes Self-Management training and Obesity/Weight Management counseling, within scope of practice. Develops and writes curriculum that emphasizes patient self-empowerment and self-efficacy. Assumes the role of educator/mentor by providing goal driven, self-management education and support.
Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPPA regulations
Communicate with the health care team, including physicians and other providers regarding patient goals, plan of care and other pertinent information.
May make recommendations to physicians regarding therapies and treatment options.
Conducts managing Diabetes classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information.
Conducts in office blood glucose and blood pressure testing on patients with diabetes and /or hypertension. May react to these levels in keeping with standard treatment policy.
Maintains on-going continuing education required for CDE and RD or RN credentialing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, with major in Dietetics/Nutrition. MS in Nutrition, Education or Health Preferred OR
Associates or Bachelors in Nursing Required
Two to three years of diabetes specific experience with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credentials preferred or Two to three years weight loss counseling with Obesity and Weight Management certification preferred.
Experience with Bariatric surgery patients helpful

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education required for CDE and RD or RN credentialing
Participate in monthly staff meetings to review and revise department quality initiatives.
Represents Rochester Regional Health and the diabetes education program at various community events and health fairs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nutritional AssessmentBehavioral ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentBlood Glucose TestingBlood Pressure Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPatient EducationMentoring

Certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDE)