Hospital-Based Diabetes Education Specialist

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Registered Nurse to lead diabetes care education, coordinating and delivering patient- and family-centered training in line with ADA standards. You will provide self-management training, set realistic goals with patients, track progress, and document sessions in the EMR while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include RN licensure, a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, minimum two years’ medical-surgical diabetes

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of employment with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Minimum of two years of medical-surgical nursing experience with patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and diabetes management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diabetes self-management training.
• Assess patient needs considering age, development, culture, and socioeconomic factors.
• Help patients set realistic goals and monitor progress toward outcomes.
• Deliver ADA-aligned diabetes education sessions and programs.
• Collaborate with care teams and document sessions in the EMR.
• Participate in Joint Commission and ADA readiness activities.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Diabetes management knowledge

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field (preferred)

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Registered Nurse to lead diabetes care education, coordinating and delivering patient- and family-centered training in line with ADA standards. You will provide self-management training, set realistic goals with patients, track progress, and document sessions in the EMR while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include RN licensure, a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, minimum two years’ medical-surgical diabetes