RN Health Coach/Diabetes Educator

CareATC • Tulsa, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At CareATC, we genuinely believe in revolutionizing employer-sponsored healthcare. We're passionate about our mission and deeply committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered solutions for our clients and their employees. More Time to Educate. More Opportunity to Make a Difference. The RN Health Coach/Diabetes Educator works closely with our primary care team to help patients better understand and manage their health. You'll receive referrals from providers and work primarily with patients managing diabetes and related comorbidities such as obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular risk factors. You'll combine your nursing expertise with education, motivational interviewing, and individualized goal setting to help patients build the knowledge and confidence to manage their health successfully. Beyond one-on-one coaching, you'll have opportunities to support broader wellness and engagement efforts through educational presentations, webinars, and onsite events.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in chronic disease management, lab interpretation, and/or health education
• Experience with or strong knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Passion for diabetes education, preventive health, and helping patients make sustainable lifestyle changes
• Confidence educating patients and presenting health information to individuals and groups
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to travel within the Tulsa market as needed
• Willingness to obtain additional state RN licensure in the future if needed to support virtual services

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred—or willingness to pursue certification
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized diabetes education, chronic disease management, and health coaching
• Assess patient health needs, risk factors, medical history, medications, and relevant lab results
• Partner with patients to develop personalized care plans and meaningful, achievable goals
• Educate patients on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress, sleep, medication adherence, and other lifestyle factors
• Use motivational interviewing and evidence-based strategies to encourage sustainable behavior change
• Help patients strengthen their self-management skills and take an active role in their health
• Monitor progress, identify barriers, and adjust coaching strategies as patient needs evolve
• Conduct telephonic and electronic outreach to at-risk patients to increase engagement with available care and resources
• Collaborate with providers and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support wellness initiatives, educational presentations, webinars, and patient engagement events

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Consistent, set schedule during Monday–Friday daytime hours (8 AM–5 PM)
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call schedule
• Relationship-based care with time to educate and coach patients
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary primary care team
• Focus on diabetes education, chronic disease management, and preventive health
• Opportunity to expand your impact through wellness education, events, and population health initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level