Diabetes Educator RN

Diabetes Nurse Educator – DSME Program

Full-time | Outpatient | Hagerstown, MD

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Licensure & 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on patient health and quality of life.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with dedicated professionals.
• Opportunity to grow professionally through continuing education and specialty certification.
• Be part of a program recognized for excellence in diabetes education.

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include 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, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.