(RN) Registered Nurse - Diabetes Care
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. Join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care across General Endocrinology, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Thyroid disease populations. In this environment, your expertise is valued and supported. The Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (RN CDCES), provides comprehensive ambulatory nursing care and specialized diabetes education services within the Endocrinology clinic. This role integrates direct patient care, care coordination, and evidence-based diabetes self-management education (DSME), while supporting program growth through accurate documentation and compliant billing practices. The RN CDCES practices at the top of license, partnering with providers across Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism services to improve patient outcomes, increase access, and enhance clinic efficiency. Key responsibilities include conducting phone triage, managing patient communication through inbox workflows, and providing longitudinal case management. The RN utilizes nursing-sensitive indicators to evaluate and improve quality of care. Clinical duties include point-of-care testing, specimen collection, medication administration (including injections), and delivery of patient and staff education. The role requires familiarity with diabetes technologies and therapies, including insulin pumps, insulin delivery methods (vials, pens, syringes), glucose meters, and continuous glucose monitors. The RN CDCES demonstrates a strong commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence in all interactions with patients, families, and team members. Ongoing professional development is expected to remain current with advances in diabetes and endocrinology care.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory environment and exercises sound clinical judgment with a high degree of autonomy. Practice is consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance, with independent decision-making conducted within a multidisciplinary care model. Success in this role requires initiative, strong prioritization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively while maintaining positive, professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN License issued by the State of California. BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification (or ability to obtain within defined timeframe). Minimum two (2) years of recent ambulatory RN experience in a high-volume clinical setting. Demonstrated experience with phone triage, in-basket management, and patient case management.