Diabetes & Chronic Disease Educator RN

MDH Medical Group; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457B match

Company paid STD and LTD

Job summary

McDonough District Hospital is seeking an experienced Chronic Disease Management & Diabetes Educator RN to serve as a clinical educator and care coordinator across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role focuses on diabetes self-management education, patient counseling, and discharge planning, with collaboration across medical teams to reduce readmissions and support transitions of care.

Qualifications

• CDCES or CBDCE certification preferred
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing preferred; related degree may be considered
• Two to four years of nursing experience preferred
• Previous nursing or patient education experience preferred
• Program management preparation preferred
• Chronic disease care/education preparation preferred
• Maintains CPR certification and hospital-wide competencies

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, evidence-based education and counseling to patients and families
• Coordinate follow-up services and reinforce medication and self-management plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines to assess discharge needs
• Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of DSMES program standards
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and patient safety in all interactions

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

BSN

CDCES or CBDCE preferred

Job description

McDonough District Hospital is seeking an experienced Chronic Disease Management & Diabetes Educator RN to serve as a clinical educator and care coordinator across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role focuses on diabetes self-management education, patient counseling, and discharge planning, with collaboration across medical teams to reduce readmissions and support transitions of care.