RN Diabetes Educator: Self-Management Coach

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Diabetes Education RN at Lowell General Hospital to deliver diabetes self-management education to patients and families preparing for discharge. The role emphasizes coordinating care, providing lifestyle coaching, and guiding individual plans of care in a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates will hold MA RN licensure, BLS, and preferably a CDE, with ongoing professional development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and reduce

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure is required.
• Three years of RN experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) or obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient self-management initiatives in a family-centered program for patients with diabetes.
• Provides patient education and collaborates with community resources.
• Has case management oversight of labs, medications, referrals and diagnostics.
• Functions as expert clinician and diabetes educator to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing care

Diabetes education

Patient coaching

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BLS Certification

CDE Certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Diabetes Education RN at Lowell General Hospital to deliver diabetes self-management education to patients and families preparing for discharge. The role emphasizes coordinating care, providing lifestyle coaching, and guiding individual plans of care in a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates will hold MA RN licensure, BLS, and preferably a CDE, with ongoing professional development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and reduce