Diabetic Nurse Educator - Full Time - Up to $85,000/YR!

ConnectedHealth; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Great Falls, MT is seeking a full-time Diabetic Nurse Educator. The role focuses on educating patients, families, and staff about diabetes prevention and management across acute and outpatient settings.

The RN will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized diabetes care plans, teach blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, and document outcomes in the patient record.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current Montana Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of four years Registered Nurse experience.
• Strong clinical background in patient education, chronic disease management, or diabetes care preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification preferred but not required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diabetes education to patients and families across multiple care settings
• Develop individualized diabetes management plans based on patient needs and provider recommendations
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, insulin management, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Assess patient understanding and readiness for diabetes self-management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust educational plans as needed
• Provide education regarding diabetes prevention and risk reduction strategies
• Assist patients in understanding treatment goals and improving adherence to care plans
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and educational records
• Stay current with evidence-based diabetes care guidelines and best practices
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach programs when applicable
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding diabetes management and education

Skills

Diabetes education

RN experience

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

The Diabetic Nurse Educator is a full-time RN position in Great Falls, Montana, focused on educating patients, families, and staff about diabetes prevention and management. The role supports diverse patient populations across long-term care, acute care, dialysis, and outpatient settings. The educator works independently and collaboratively to improve health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive diabetes education to patients and families across multiple care settings
• Develop individualized diabetes management plans based on patient needs and provider recommendations
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, insulin management, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Assess patient understanding and readiness for diabetes self-management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust educational plans as needed
• Provide education regarding diabetes prevention and risk reduction strategies
• Assist patients in understanding treatment goals and improving adherence to care plans
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and educational records
• Stay current with evidence-based diabetes care guidelines and best practices
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach programs when applicable
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding diabetes management and education

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current Montana Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum of four years Registered Nurse experience
• Strong clinical background in patient education, chronic disease management, or diabetes care preferred
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification preferred but not required
• Current Basic Life Support certification preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and patient counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with diabetic patient populations
• Background in acute care, outpatient services, dialysis, long-term care, or chronic disease management
• Passion for patient advocacy and preventative healthcare
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience developing educational materials and patient care plans

You hold a Montana RN license with four years experience. You excel at diabetes education across acute and outpatient settings. You possess strong communication, teamwork, and patient counseling skills