Diabetes Education RN | Clinical Educator for Veterans

Veterans Health Administration; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Diabetes Educator RN to provide evidence‑based diabetes education to staff and patients across the facility. The educator will assess and address learning needs, implement education plans, and evaluate outcomes to improve care quality.

Responsibilities include coordinating education programs, supporting patient self‑management, and collaborating with nursing and medical teams to ensure consistent practice and adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN with licensure to practice nursing.
• Experience or certification in diabetes education preferred.
• Ability to teach staff and patients using evidence‑based methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise diabetes education for staff and patients using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes education needs to facilitate learner development.
• Coordinate diabetes education across the healthcare continuum and collaborate with interprofessional teams.

Skills

RN (Registered Nurse)

Diabetes education

Teaching strategies

Education

RN license

Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) preferred

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Diabetes Educator RN to provide evidence‑based diabetes education to staff and patients across the facility. The educator will assess and address learning needs, implement education plans, and evaluate outcomes to improve care quality.

Responsibilities include coordinating education programs, supporting patient self‑management, and collaborating with nursing and medical teams to ensure consistent practice and adherence to guidelines.