Diabetes Education RN — Patient Empowerment

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) retirement plan with match

Education support

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced RN Diabetes Educator to lead patient education and self-management support for diabetes care. You will assess learning needs, develop individualized education plans, collaborate with nutritionists, physicians, and care teams, and document outcomes to improve quality of life for patients with diabetes.

Preferred: 1 year of direct diabetes education; bilingual in English/Spanish; Texas RN license with BLS; CDE

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional school of nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.
• Preferable: 1 year of direct diabetes education.
• Current Texas nursing license and BLS certification.
• CDE or BC-ADM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on diabetes self-management.
• Develop and document individualized education plans and goals.
• Assess learning needs and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, case managers, and nursing staff.
• Evaluate education outcomes and adjust plans to improve health quality.

Skills

Diabetes education

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

RN licensure (Texas)

BSN preferred

Job description

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced RN Diabetes Educator to lead patient education and self-management support for diabetes care. You will assess learning needs, develop individualized education plans, collaborate with nutritionists, physicians, and care teams, and document outcomes to improve quality of life for patients with diabetes.

Preferred: 1 year of direct diabetes education; bilingual in English/Spanish; Texas RN license with BLS; CDE