Diabetes Educator RN

Meritus Health-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Hagerstown, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

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Are you passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health? Join our team as a Diabetes Nurse Educator and play a vital role in guiding individuals through the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program . You'll combine clinical expertise with compassionate teaching to help patients live healthier, more confident lives. Educate & Empower: Teach patients insulin self-administration, glucose monitoring, and use of glucose pumps. Support Lifestyle Change: Provide guidance on medications, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments to improve outcomes. Lead Programs: Deliver DSME curriculum aligned with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards and current best practices. Collaborate: Work closely with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Improve Outcomes: Collect and validate DSME program data to enhance effectiveness and patient success. Stay Current: Act as a resource for updated diabetes education and continuously refine program content. Educate & Empower: Teach patients insulin self-administration, glucose monitoring, and use of glucose pumps. Support Lifestyle Change: Provide guidance on medications, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments to improve outcomes. Lead Programs: Deliver DSME curriculum aligned with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards and current best practices. Collaborate: Work closely with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Improve Outcomes: Collect and validate DSME program data to enhance effectiveness and patient success. Stay Current: Act as a resource for updated diabetes education and continuously refine program content.

Teach patients insulin self-administration, glucose monitoring, and use of glucose pumps.
Provide guidance on medications, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments to improve outcomes.
Deliver DSME curriculum aligned with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards and current best practices.
Work closely with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Collect and validate DSME program data to enhance effectiveness and patient success.
Act as a resource for updated diabetes education and continuously refine program content.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including teaching in a specialty area.
Experience in outpatient care and working with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong critical thinking and clinical competence.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including teaching in a specialty area.
Experience in outpatient care and working with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong critical thinking and clinical competence.
Current RN license in Maryland OR Nurse Multi-State Compact license with “Compact” or “Multi-State Privilege” designation.
Certification in area of specialty required.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
Current RN license in Maryland OR Nurse Multi-State Compact license with “Compact” or “Multi-State Privilege” designation.
Certification in area of specialty required.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
Familiarity with CPT/ICD coding and ADA guidelines for outpatient diabetes education.
Strong documentation and continuing education record.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to teach, motivate, and inspire patients.
Commitment to excellence in practice and patient-centered care.
Familiarity with CPT/ICD coding and ADA guidelines for outpatient diabetes education.
Strong documentation and continuing education record.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to teach, motivate, and inspire patients.
Commitment to excellence in practice and patient-centered care.

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.

health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
401k plan
education assistance program
employee assistance program
employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

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