Inpatient Diabetes Education Nurse - Expert

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Joslin Diabetes Center seeks an experienced Clinical Diabetes Educator – Nurse for inpatient diabetes education. You will deliver DSME, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective diabetes management during hospitalization.

Opportunities to engage in outpatient settings and research exist. You will utilize diabetes technologies, mentor staff, maintain certifications, and contribute to program development and education materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of three years' nursing experience in community health, ambulatory care, or diabetes care/education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized diabetes education, assessment, care planning, and ongoing support to patients and families.
• Educate patients on diabetes management, nutrition, exercise, glucose monitoring, medications, and prevention of complications.
• Provide training on diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated patient care and update education curricula.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joslin Diabetes Center seeks an experienced Clinical Diabetes Educator – Nurse for inpatient diabetes education. You will deliver DSME, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective diabetes management during hospitalization.

Opportunities to engage in outpatient settings and research exist. You will utilize diabetes technologies, mentor staff, maintain certifications, and contribute to program development and education materials,