Nurse Educator, Nursing Education, Full Time

Full-Time Diabetic Nurse Educator (RN)

The Full-Time Diabetic Nurse Educator (RN) supports patients, families, and healthcare teams in managing diabetes through education and individualized care plans. The role works across diverse settings including long?term care, acute care, dialysis, and outpatient populations. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or call responsibilities, promoting a healthy work?life balance while improving patient 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 required

Strong clinical background in patient education, chronic disease management, or diabetes care preferred

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred but not required

Current BLS certification preferred

Excellent communication, presentation, and patient counseling skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Preferred Skills:

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

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