Full Time Diabetic Nurse Educator - Up to $85,000/YR!

Full-Time Diabetic Nurse Educator (RN)

Based in Havre, Montana. This role focuses on educating patients, families, and healthcare teams on diabetes prevention, management, and lifestyle modifications. The educator will collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and develop individualized care plans to improve health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive diabetes education to patients and families across multiple care settings
• Develop individualized diabetes management plans based on patient needs and provider recommendations
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, insulin management, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Assess patient understanding and readiness for diabetes self-management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust educational plans as needed
• Provide education regarding diabetes prevention and risk reduction strategies
• Assist patients in understanding treatment goals and improving adherence to care plans
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and educational records
• Stay current with evidence-based diabetes care guidelines and best practices
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach programs when applicable
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding diabetes management and education

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
• Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum of four (4) years of Registered Nurse experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and patient counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Preferred Skills:

• Strong clinical background in patient education, chronic disease management, or diabetes care
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification
• Current BLS certification
• Experience working with diabetic patient populations
• Background in acute care, outpatient services, dialysis, long-term care, or chronic disease management
• Passion for patient advocacy and preventative healthcare
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience developing educational materials and patient care plans