Diabetes Educator — Patient Education & Discharge Support

Piedmont-Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide direct patient care in acute and ambulatory settings, collaborating with medical and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge. You will deliver homecare tools and guidance to patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure in Georgia, a Bachelor's degree, and certifications such as CDE or CDCES; 2 years of clinical experience preferred, especially in diabetes education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from nursing program or equivalent Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred; diabetes education experience preferred.
• Valid Georgia RN licensure; certifications in diabetes education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in acute and ambulatory settings for diabetes education.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge.
• Offer homecare tools and guidance to patients and families.
• Make recommendations to hospital staff for changes in diabetes management and act as educational resource.

Skills

Diabetes education

Education

RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia Licensure

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field

Dietetian - Registered (REG DIET)

CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification

Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Certification

Job description

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide direct patient care in acute and ambulatory settings, collaborating with medical and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge. You will deliver homecare tools and guidance to patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure in Georgia, a Bachelor's degree, and certifications such as CDE or CDCES; 2 years of clinical experience preferred, especially in diabetes education.