RN Diabetes Educator

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification support

Continuing education

Quality improvement

Diabetes program development

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking an RN Diabetes Educator to educate patients on self-care for diabetes and work across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role combines education, care coordination, and program development while collaborating with providers, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.

The position offers opportunities for certification support, continuing education, and involvement in diabetes program development and accreditation efforts, with flexible options including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or willingness to obtain within three years.
• Two years of experience as a clinical nurse with demonstrated leadership.
• Requires current RN licensure in states of practice and/or multi-state licensure as required.
• Must hold or obtain CDCES certification within three years when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Educates and collaborates with patients on diabetes self‑management.
• Assesses health status and proactively manages diabetes to improve outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team, referring provider, and others related to diabetes care.

Skills

RN licensure

Diabetes education

Leadership

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50 Union Position: No Department Details

The RN Diabetes Educator position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative and growing Nutrition & Diabetes Services team focused on improving chronic disease management and patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role combines patient education, care coordination, and program development while working closely with providers, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. The position offers the opportunity to help shape and grow Diabetes Education services in a supportive, mission‑driven healthcare environment.

We are committed to supporting work‑life balance and are open to discussing partial remote or hybrid work options based on operational needs and role responsibilities. The role also provides opportunities for professional growth through certification support, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and participation in future diabetes program development and accreditation efforts.

This position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting while working within a collaborative culture that values innovation, flexibility, patient‑centered care, and sustainable long‑term team development.

Summary

Educates and collaborates with patients on self‑care involved in the management of diabetes. Assesses health status and proactively manages diabetes to improve patient outcomes in various settings, including clinic and hospitals.

Job Description

Provides initial and on‑going social, cultural and learning needs, along with education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self‑management skills and patient empowerment, including but not limited to, intensive insulin management and diabetes technology. Develops diabetes self‑management and support plans. Educates patients/family on healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring, and pattern management. Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determinants of health, and evidence‑based practice of scope. Supports quality improvement and documentation to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self‑Management Education program. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, referring provider, and others related to diabetes care and support plan. CDCES will maintain certification on insulin pumps per requirements based upon department needs. CDCES may provide more complex management recommendations in collaboration with patient and provider according to approved protocols and level of scope. May provide education or support to community members related to diabetes management or prevention.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) preferred.
• Two years of experience as a clinical nurse is required with demonstrated leadership skills. Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.
• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi‑state licensure privileges as required by position. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
• Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.