Nurse Educator

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a nurse educator to serve as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor in diabetes care within a team setting. The role focuses on advancing clinical practice and delivering education.

Requirements include a BSN, CDE preferred, and 2+ years of nursing experience; experience with diabetes education and curriculum development is expected. This position supports inpatient and outpatient diabetes education initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN required; national certification preferred and CDE expected within two years of employment.
• Minimum two years of full-time nursing experience; five years preferred.
• Formal training in diabetes education; recent diabetes care experience preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles.
• Experience with CGM systems and pump trainer background is a plus.
• Curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Diabetes education

Curriculum development

Adult education principles

Teaching experience

Education

BSN required

CDE 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.