Proactive Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN)

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) to design and lead DSMES across a defined primary care panel. This role leverages EHRs and disease registries to proactively close care gaps, manage rising-risk diabetic patients, and coordinate preventive interventions to improve glycemic outcomes and reduce avoidable ED visits.

Candidates should have a nursing degree (Master's preferred) and CDCES/CDE certification or obtain within 12

Qualifications

• RN with nursing degree; Master’s preferred.
• CDCES or CDE certification required within 12 months.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in population health or care management preferred.
• Ability to teach diverse audiences and develop educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage DSMES across a primary care panel.
• Use EHRs and registries to track gaps and rising-risk cohorts.
• Coordinate systemic preventative interventions and improve glycemic outcomes.
• Reduce unnecessary ED visits and hospital readmissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Motivational interviewing

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Master’s degree (preferred)

CDCES or CDE certification (required or within 12 months)

Tools

EMR software

Data analytics platforms

Population registries

Job description

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) to design and lead DSMES across a defined primary care panel. This role leverages EHRs and disease registries to proactively close care gaps, manage rising-risk diabetic patients, and coordinate preventive interventions to improve glycemic outcomes and reduce avoidable ED visits.

Candidates should have a nursing degree (Master's preferred) and CDCES/CDE certification or obtain within 12