Nurse Educator

University Health Careers; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers seeks a skilled RN Diabetes Educator to serve as a clinical expert, educator and mentor within a team-based practice. The role emphasizes supporting clinical practice and advancing diabetes education programs across inpatient and outpatient settings.

An RN with a BSN is required; 2 years of full-time nursing experience is minimum, with 5 years preferred. Texas RN licensure and BLS/Healthcare Provider cards are required; CDE certification should be obtained within two

Qualifications

• BSN required for RN diabetes educator role.
• National certification preferred; CDE to be obtained within 2 years of employment.
• Formal training in diabetes education and three years of diabetes care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for assigned area.
• Function in a team environment to support clinical practice.
• Deliver and evaluate adult education programs for diabetes education.

Skills

Adult education principles

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Diabetes education experience

Education

BSN

National certification (preferred)

Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) within 2 years

Formal training in diabetes education

Tools

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems

Insulin 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.