Nurse Educator

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

Job summary

University Health Careers in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced RN educator to serve as clinical expert, educator, and mentor within their assigned area, supporting high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, diabetes education focus, and curriculum development for adult learners; requires BSN, Texas RN license, and eligibility for CDE within two years.

Clinical practice guidance and education for staff, with emphasis on CGM and pump training assets, ideal for dedicated nursing

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensure in Texas.
• National certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of full-time nursing experience; five years preferred.
• CDE must be obtained within two years of employment.
• Formal training in diabetes education; experience with inpatient/outpatient diabetes care.
• Experience with CGM and pump trainer considered an asset.
• Curriculum development and adult learning principles experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Diabetes education

Adult education

Curriculum development

Clinical teaching

Team collaboration

CGM experience

Insulin pump training

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.