Certified diabetic educator

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $39.55-$58.55 Hourly however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Work Schedule for this Position: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Company Statement: Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview: The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) provides comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a network of outpatient clinics including Endocrinology. This role partners with interdisciplinary care teams to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient self-management, and reduce complications associated with diabetes and related conditions. The CDCES delivers patient-centered care using evidence-based guidelines and behavior change strategies.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide individualized and group diabetes self-management education and support aligned with standards from the American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
• Assess patient needs, readiness to change, health literacy, and barriers to care
• Support newly diagnosed patients and those with uncontrolled diabetes or complex regimens in collaboration with primary care and endocrinology
• Develop and implement personalized care and education plans
• Educate patients on medication management (including insulin), blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, and risk reduction
• Train patients on diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin delivery systems
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, dietitians, and nurse care managers across clinic sites
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes; adjust care plans accordingly
• Document all patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements
• Support population health initiatives within the clinic network
• Participate in quality improvement projects and help track program performance metrics (e.g., A1C reduction, adherence, hospitalization rates)
• Support transition from hospital to home: reinforce diabetes education as part of discharge planning and care transitions

About You! This Job is For You if You Have:

• Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Active, unrestricted clinical license in a qualifying discipline (e.g., RN, RD/RDN, PharmD/RPh, NP, PA)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in diabetes care, education, or chronic disease management
• Strong knowledge of current diabetes clinical guidelines and standards of care
• Experience with diabetes technologies (CGM, insulin pumps, smart pens)
• Proficiency in EHR systems and care documentation

A Wow if You Have: Master’s degree

Company Perks: Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Disability Contacts: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at humanresources@pullmanregional.org

Current Pullman Regional Employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Jobs Hub button. Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital with a physician clinic network located in Pullman, Washington, at the heart of the Palouse. We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to our patients. We're a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions. More than 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation.