Nurse Educator

University Health Careers; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers seeks a nursing educator to serve as a clinical expert, educator and mentor in diabetes care, collaborating within a team to support clinical practice. BSN required; national certification preferred. Minimum two years nursing experience; five years preferred.

CDE must be obtained within two years. Formal diabetes education training and knowledge of adult education principles are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required; national certification preferred.
• CDE must be obtained within two years of employment.
• Minimum two years of full-time nursing experience; five years preferred.
• Formal diabetes education training and knowledge of adult education principles required.
• Experience with CGM systems and pump training is an asset.
• Experience in curriculum development and implementing adult learning principles is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Teaching

Diabetes care

Education

BSN

Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) – preferred

Tools

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems

Diabetes 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.