RN Diabetes Educator — Hybrid-Eligible, Impactful Patient Education

Sanford; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a RN Diabetes Educator to educate patients on diabetes self-management and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role focuses on education, care coordination, and program development within a mission‑driven rural healthcare environment, with options for partial remote or hybrid work based on needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
• Two years of experience as a clinical nurse is required with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure.
• Must hold and maintain CDCES certification or obtain within three years when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Educates and collaborates with patients on self-care involved in the management of diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assesses health status and proactively manages diabetes to improve patient outcomes.
• Develops diabetes self-management plans and educates patients/family on healthy eating, activity, monitoring, and technology.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Leadership skills

Diabetes management knowledge

CDCES certification or willingness to

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a RN Diabetes Educator to educate patients on diabetes self-management and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role focuses on education, care coordination, and program development within a mission‑driven rural healthcare environment, with options for partial remote or hybrid work based on needs.