RN Diabetes Educator: Self-Management & Discharge Planning

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a registered nurse with diabetes education expertise to provide professional and clinical nursing care, educate patients and families, and develop individualized discharge plans. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff development within a hospital setting.

The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure, 3 years of RN experience, and BLS certification. A CDE certification or plan to obtain within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diabetes self-management education for patients and families.
• Provide individual and group education sessions in hospital clinic and discharge planning.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve clinical outcomes.
• Support staff development and precept new nurses.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Communication

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a registered nurse with diabetes education expertise to provide professional and clinical nursing care, educate patients and families, and develop individualized discharge plans. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff development within a hospital setting.

The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure, 3 years of RN experience, and BLS certification. A CDE certification or plan to obtain within 12 months is required.