Nurse Educator

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Nurse Educator who will serve as a clinical expert and mentor in diabetes care. The role emphasizes formal diabetes education training, curriculum development, and supporting both inpatient and outpatient practices.

The candidate should hold a BSN, with preferred national certification, and demonstrate experience in adult education and CGM/pump training. Two to five years of nursing experience are typical for this position.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• A national certification is preferred.
• 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 three years in diabetes care required.
• Experience with CGM and as a pump trainer is an asset.
• Curriculum development and adult learning principles experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serves 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

Curriculum development

Adult education

Teaching experience

Education

BSN

National certification preferred

Tools

Continuous glucose monitoring systems

Pump trainer

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.