Diabetes Educator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Diabetes Educator to support patients in achieving health outcomes. The role involves overseeing care, educating patients and families, and coordinating diabetes education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will be an RN with diabetes education experience and certification. This position requires collaboration and occasional travel to community events.

Qualifications

• Experience in diabetes education required.
• Responsible for assessing and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinates care for assigned patients and families.

Skills

Diabetes Education

Patient Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Certified Diabetes Educator

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are considered team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning; it’s also about how we support one another and serve our community.

Together, we keep improving — advancing our mission to transform healthcare and lead positive change.

Position: Diabetes Educator

The Diabetes Educator acts as a caregiver for patients with diabetes to achieve desired health outcomes. This role involves directing and overseeing care provided by other caregivers in the inpatient setting through education, delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. The educator is responsible for assessing and educating patients and their families in the MOLLY Diabetes Education Center in the outpatient setting. The position utilizes nursing principles by organizing, delivering, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients and their families.

The ideal candidate is an RN with experience in diabetes education. Certification in diabetes education is required (CDCES; Certified Diabetes Educator and Care Specialist). The role is based in a busy outpatient diabetes education center. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional evening hours. Travel to community events is expected.