Diabetes Educator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse: Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Diabetes Care Knowledge: Strong knowledge of diabetes education principles and patient self-management practices.
• Medication Management: Knowledge of diabetes medications, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and insulin pump therapy.
• Patient Education: Ability to assess patients’ educational and diabetes management needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Documentation: Ability to accurately document patient interactions and complete required clinical and billing documentation.
• Professional Judgment: Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Certification in diabetes care and education.
• Previous experience providing diabetes education or diabetes self-management support.
• Experience working in an outpatient, community health, FQHC, or similar patient-centered healthcare environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Nepali, or French.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ diabetes education and management needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide diabetes self-management education in accordance with applicable national standards.
• Educate patients, family members, and significant others regarding healthy lifestyles and diabetes management.
• Provide education regarding blood glucose testing and monitoring.
• Educate patients regarding diabetes medications and medication management.
• Provide education and instruction regarding insulin administration and insulin pump therapy.
• Educate patients regarding risk-reduction strategies associated with diabetes.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients regarding diabetes self-management.
• Review home glucose-monitoring records and monitor patients’ glycemic control.
• Review diabetes medications and consult with physicians regarding patient care as appropriate.
• Adjust medication and insulin doses in accordance with established and approved protocols when appropriate.
• Accurately document patient interactions and maintain appropriate documentation for diabetes education services.
• Support appropriate and complete billing documentation for diabetes education services.
• Participate in organizational efforts to achieve and maintain applicable recognition standards for diabetes education programs.
• Provide diabetes education training and updates to Hamilton Health Center staff.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional judgment.
• Comply with Hamilton Health Center policies, clinical procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform other assigned job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Birthday holiday and 7 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Retirement Plan with matching opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program