RN - Diabetes Educator FT

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Gibson City, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides education, support, and guidance to individuals with diabetes and their families to promote optimal self-management and improve health outcomes. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive diabetes care. GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, pharmacology, and self-management strategies
Strong communication, teaching, and counseling skills
Patient-centered approach with empathy and cultural sensitivity
Ability to motivate and empower patients toward self-management goals
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in complex patient situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and patient education tools
Excellent, visual, hearing, speech/articulation abilities.
Manual dexterity to use computer to communicate, investigate and educate.
Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time (2-3 hours)

Nice To Haves

Certification in Diabetes Education (CDCES) preferred or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of patients’ knowledge, skills, and readiness for diabetes self-management.
Develop and deliver individualized diabetes education covering topics such as nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, medication management, diabetes-related technologies, lifestyle modification, and complication prevention.
Provide ongoing support, counseling, and follow-up to encourage adherence and behavioral changes.
Monitor patient progress and adjust education plans as needed.
Coordinate centralized continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) workflows, including device onboarding, data integration, and patient follow-up.
Provide remote patient monitoring of CGM data to identify trends, support timely interventions, and communicate recommendations to the care team.
Serve as a resource for insulin pump and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, including patient education, troubleshooting, and therapy optimization.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists, to ensure coordinated care.
Maintain accurate documentation of education sessions and patient outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards.
Stay current with advances in diabetes care, treatment guidelines, and patient education strategies.
Participate in community outreach, workshops, and support groups as needed.