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Diabetes Educator
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What they do
A Diabetes Educator works with patients and families to understand and manage diabetes. Helps patients to learn how diabetes affects their bodies and teaches them how to monitor blood sugar levels, administer medications and manage diet and activity. May be licensed as a nurse, therapist, nutritionist or other medical professional. Works in hospitals and other clinical settings.
$79,529 / year median in Florida
+4% projected growth
Job Description
UF Health is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide evidence-based diabetes self-management education to patients and families within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. The educator will assess learning needs, develop individualized education plans, and deliver one-on-one and group sessions on glucose monitoring, medications, nutrition, and lifestyle modification. Collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team, this role supports quality improvement initiatives and documentation in the EMR. UF Health offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong support for professional growth and continuous learning.