Nurse Educator

University Health Careers; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers seeks a diabetes nurse educator to serve as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor within a multidisciplinary team, providing support to clinical practice.

The role requires a BSN and Texas RN licensure; two years of nursing experience (five years preferred). A CDE credential should be obtained within two years. Training in diabetes education and experience with CGM/pump therapy are assets; curriculum development and adult-learning program delivery are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required with Texas RN licensure.
• CDE certification within two years of employment.
• Formal diabetes education training and three years in inpatient or outpatient diabetes care.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles.
• Experience with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and pump training is an asset.
• Curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for the assigned area.
• Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.

Skills

Diabetes education

Adult education

Curriculum development

Teaching/mentoring

Nursing experience

CGM experience

Education

BSN

National certification preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for assigned area. Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

BSN is required. A national certification is preferred. Minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience required, five years preferred. Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) must be obtained within two years of employment. Formal training in diabetes education and/or recent experience for three years in inpatient or outpatient care of diabetes is required. Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles, ability to deliver and evaluate adult education programs. Experience with continuous glucose monitoring systems and as a pump trainer considered an asset. Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is required.

LICENSURE

State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.