Nurse Educator

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

Job summary

University Health seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse with a BSN to lead diabetes education initiatives and caregiver training. The role functions as a clinical expert and mentor within a collaborative team to support diabetes care practices across units.

Candidates should have 2+ years of nursing experience (5+ preferred), and will complete CDE within two years. Prior experience with CGM and insulin pumps is advantageous for patient education and program development.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• A national certification is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience; five years preferred.
• CDE must be obtained within two years of employment.
• Formal training in diabetes education and/or three years in diabetes care experience required.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical expert, educator, and mentor for the assigned area.
• Collaborate in a team to support clinical practice and diabetes education programs.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Diabetes education

Teaching

Diabetes technology

Education

BSN

National certification preferred

Tools

Continuous glucose monitoring

Insulin pumps

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.