Diabetes Care Specialist and Education
HealthPartners - St Paul, MN
Hiring: Diabetes Care Specialist and Education Company: HealthPartners Location: St Paul, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:50:46 Target Skills & Keywords : BLS, EHR, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •4 years of prior experience in diabetes care and education is preferred. Required Skills: •HealthPartners is hiring for a Diabetes Care Specialist and Education position. •All team members support the mission, vision, and values of HealthPartners and follow all organizational policies and procedures. •Some listed duties overlap and occur at the same time as other duties; therefore, percentage totals may be over 100% •Collects and prioritizes data in a systematic and ongoing process that involves the patient, care giver, other health care providers, and environment as appropriate. •Analyzes and interprets assessment data including laboratory results and glucose metrics to determine appropriate treatment plan in alignment with approved protocol. •Collaborates and communicates with the diabetes team and managing clinicians. •Makes recommendations to managing clinicians regarding changes in therapy according to evidenced based practices and protocols. •Develops plan of care using an outcomes-based approach ensuring quality care. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Nutrition and/or Dietetics with 2 years of prior experience in diabetes care and education, or Associate’s degree in nursing with 4 years of prior experience in diabetes care and education. •Maintain a current Minnesota registered nurses’ licensure or Dietitians require Dietetic registration (RDN) and current Licensure in the state of Minnesota (LD) •Submission of application to the State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services for registered nurse and/or dietitian licensure required upon hire and licensure maintained. •Current national certification as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) or ability to become certified within 24 months of hire. •Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable. •Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written skills; able to uphold clinical standards and professional ethics per the Nurse Practice Act or Scope and Standards for Credentialed Dietetic Professionals. •Clinical Judgment: Demonstrates critical thinking, sound decision-making, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. •Patient-Centered Service: Provides compassionate, professional care with tact and diplomacy in interactions with patients, families, and clinic staff. •Organization & Resilience: Skilled in planning, prioritizing, and completing tasks efficiently while remaining calm and focused under pressure. •Technology Proficiency: Proficient in electronic medical records and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel); strong keyboarding skills. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!