DIABETIC EDUCATOR - RN - SACO

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St.-Bernards-Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) to design and lead data-driven DSMES across a defined primary care panel. The role uses EHRs and registries to track gaps, manage rising-risk diabetics, and coordinate preventive interventions.

The position aims to optimize glycemic outcomes, close quality gaps, and reduce ED visits and readmissions. Certification requirements include CDCES or CDE within 12 months of hire, with 2–3 years of nursing

Qualifications

• RN with nursing degree; certification as CDCES or CDE required within 12 months of hire
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience; experience in population health, care management, or outpatient primary care preferred
• Ability to teach diverse audiences and develop written materials, flyers, etc.

Responsabilités

• Design, execute, and manage data-driven diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a defined primary care patient panel.
• Leverage EHRs and disease registries to proactively track clinical gaps and rising-risk diabetic cohorts.
• Coordinate systemic preventative interventions to optimize glycemic outcomes and close quality metric gaps.
• Reduce preventable emergency department utilization and hospital readmissions.

Connaissances

EMR software

Data analytics platforms

Population registries

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Formation

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Description du poste

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred, Master’s a plus. Previous experience in community education preferred. Certifications: Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) is required (or must be obtained within 12 months of hire)

Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Experience in population health, care management, outpatient primary care, or community health nursing is highly preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to teach in a variety of settings and to diverse audiences. Experience in development of written course materials, flyers, advertisements, etc. as needed

Skills:

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software, data analytics platforms, and population registries. Strong communication, active listening, and counseling skills utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Frequent exposure to biological hazards. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch. Operates AV equipment. Continuous walking, frequent standing. Lifting, carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) is responsible for designing, executing, and managing data-driven diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a defined primary care patient panel. Unlike traditional clinical educators focusing strictly on one‑on‑one episodic appointments, this role leverages electronic health records (EHR) and disease registries to proactively track clinical gaps, manage rising‑risk diabetic cohorts, and coordinate systemic preventative interventions. The primary goals are to optimize glycemic outcomes, close quality metrics gaps, and reduce preventable emergency department utilization and hospital readmissions.