Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an RN Educator specializing in Diabetes and Nutrition to educate patients and families, coordinate care plans, and connect inpatients and outpatients with community resources.

The role focuses on implementing individualized care plans, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining accurate documentation while promoting program development within the department.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• RN license essential; CDCES certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience with exposure to Diabetes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, educate patients and families, develop care plans, and promote program development within the department. No supervisory experience required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

Documentation

Communication

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN license

CDCES certification

Job description

Role:

RN Educator specializing in Diabetes and Nutrition, providing patient education and community resources for inpatients and outpatients.

• Develops and implements individualized care plans, monitors patient responses, and adjusts care as needed.
• Educates patients and families on managing conditions, ensuring understanding and adherence.
• Maintains accurate documentation and evaluates physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Qualifications:

Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor's preferred.

RN license essential; CDCES certification is a plus.

Minimum of 2 years RN experience with exposure to Diabetes preferred.

Skills:

Strong patient assessment, care planning, and education skills. Ability to modify care plans based on patient response. Effective communication and documentation abilities.

Key Duties:

Provide direct patient care, educate patients and families, develop care plans, and promote program development within the department. No supervisory experience required.