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Wellstar Health System

The Diabetes Educator/Dietitian is responsible for providing patient education with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. Assesses the biological, emotional, developmental ...

Northwell Health

Diabetes Educator

Woodbury, NY · On-site

Current Diabetes Educator Certification, required. Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible, related experience to ensure familiarity with scope of program. Experience with Endocrinology ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend diabetes educator in the United States is $38.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.21 and $44.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend diabetes educator?

A Weekend Diabetes Educator is a healthcare professional who provides education and support to individuals managing diabetes, typically on weekends. They may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, helping patients understand blood sugar management, medication use, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Their goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain optimal health and prevent complications. This role is ideal for educators who prefer weekend flexibility while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the weekend diabetes educator position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Weekend Diabetes Educator, you need a solid understanding of diabetes management, clinical education, and patient counseling, usually supported by a background in nursing or allied health and often a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential. Experience with electronic health records, glucose monitoring devices, and diabetes care software is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to motivate and educate both patients and their families are vital soft skills. These competencies are crucial for empowering patients to manage their condition effectively and ensuring continuity of care during weekend shifts.

What are the typical responsibilities of a weekend diabetes educator?

As a Weekend Diabetes Educator, you will primarily provide diabetes self-management education and support to inpatients or outpatients, often working with individuals and groups. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, delivering tailored education on blood sugar monitoring, medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as nurses, dietitians, and physicians. You may also be responsible for documenting care, participating in patient discharge planning, and occasionally assisting with program development or community outreach. The weekend schedule means you'll play a critical role in maintaining consistent care and support when regular weekday staff may be limited. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact on patients' health and quality of life during crucial periods.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Diabetes Educator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,043 per year, or $39 per hour.

DIABETES EDUCATOR INSTRUCTOR

Clara Barton Medical Center

Hoisington, KS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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JOB SUMMARY: The Diabetes Educator/Instructor is a healthcare professional certified as a diabetes educator. The staff member in this position provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training and support (DSMES) to individual patients according to Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and standards of Professional Performance for Diabetes Educators and AADE accreditation requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instruction of program participants
Clinical & Depart Duties:
  • Collects DSMES program participant's assessment data and completes individual and comprehensive patient assessment on each participant.
  • Develops individualized educational plan with participant that includes education goals, intervention content, teaching methods and patient-selected desired outcomes.
  • Provides DSMES interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and uses the patient empowerment/motivational interviewing style of counseling.
  • Develops individualized follow-up DSMES plan with participant.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of agreed upon goals/strategies.
  • May participate in development of DSMES program curriculum, patient training materials and hard-copy and/or e-documents that support each facet of DSMES program.
  • Contributes to and participates in continuous quality improvement process to measure attainment of DSMES program and to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
  • May contribute to and participate in ongoing provider marketing activities in order to maximize DSMES referrals and to ensure existing providers continue to refer.

Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
  1. Healthcare professional who is also certified diabetes educator or who is eligible to become certified diabetes educator.
  2. Minimum of 6 months experience (preferably more) providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects.

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