RN Health Coach/Diabetes Educator

0CW89 CareATC, Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑d

No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑d

Job summary

CareATC is seeking an RN Health Coach/Diabetes Educator in Tulsa to partner with our primary care team. You will educate patients managing diabetes and related conditions, combining nursing expertise with motivational interviewing to create personalized care plans and lasting lifestyle changes.

This role offers a part-time schedule (24–32 hours/week), daytime hours Monday–Friday and full benefits, with no nights or on-call.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 2 years in chronic disease management; 3–5 preferred.
• CDCES preferred or willingness to pursue certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized diabetes education, chronic disease management, and health coaching
• Assess patient health needs, risk factors, medical history, medications, and relevant lab results
• Partner with patients to develop personalized care plans and meaningful, achievable goals
• Educate patients on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress, sleep, medication adherence, and other lifestyle factors
• Use motivational interviewing and evidence-based strategies to encourage sustainable behavior change
• Help patients strengthen their self-management skills and take an active role in their health
• Monitor progress, identify barriers, and adjust coaching strategies as patient needs evolve
• Conduct telephonic and electronic outreach to at-risk patients to increase engagement with available care and resources
• Collaborate with providers and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support wellness initiatives, educational presentations, webinars, and patient engagement events

Skills

RN license

Chronic disease management

Health education

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CDCES preferred

Job description

At CareATC, we genuinely believe in revolutionizing employer-sponsored healthcare. We're passionate about our mission and deeply committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered solutions for our clients and their employees. More Time to Educate. More Opportunity to Make a Difference. Tulsa, OK | Onsite | Part-Time + Full Benefits | Monday–Friday Days

Why CareATC is Different (and Why You'll Love It Here)

What if your nursing role gave you more time to educate, coach, and help patients make lasting changes—not just address what's happening in the moment? At CareATC, our employer-sponsored primary care model gives patients greater access to care and gives our clinical teams the opportunity to focus on prevention, relationships, and better long-term health. As an RN Health Coach/Diabetes Educator, you'll partner with our primary care team to support patients managing diabetes and related chronic conditions. You'll have the opportunity to build ongoing relationships, provide meaningful education, and help patients turn clinical recommendations into realistic changes they can sustain.

CareATC Advantages

• 24–32 hours per week, with weekly hours established based on your availability and business needs
• Consistent, set schedule during Monday–Friday daytime hours (8 AM–5 PM)
• Full benefits
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call schedule
• Relationship-based care with time to educate and coach patients
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary primary care team
• Focus on diabetes education, chronic disease management, and preventive health
• Primarily Tulsa-based with limited local travel as needed
• Opportunity to expand your impact through wellness education, events, and population health initiatives

About the Job

The RN Health Coach/Diabetes Educator works closely with our primary care team to help patients better understand and manage their health. You'll receive referrals from providers and work primarily with patients managing diabetes and related comorbidities such as obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular risk factors. You'll combine your nursing expertise with education, motivational interviewing, and individualized goal setting to help patients build the knowledge and confidence to manage their health successfully. Beyond one-on-one coaching, you'll have opportunities to support broader wellness and engagement efforts through educational presentations, webinars, and onsite events.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized diabetes education, chronic disease management, and health coaching
• Assess patient health needs, risk factors, medical history, medications, and relevant lab results
• Partner with patients to develop personalized care plans and meaningful, achievable goals
• Educate patients on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress, sleep, medication adherence, and other lifestyle factors
• Use motivational interviewing and evidence-based strategies to encourage sustainable behavior change
• Help patients strengthen their self-management skills and take an active role in their health
• Monitor progress, identify barriers, and adjust coaching strategies as patient needs evolve
• Conduct telephonic and electronic outreach to at-risk patients to increase engagement with available care and resources
• Collaborate with providers and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support wellness initiatives, educational presentations, webinars, and patient engagement events

What You'll Bring

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in chronic disease management, lab interpretation, and/or health education; 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred—or willingness to pursue certification
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with or strong knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Passion for diabetes education, preventive health, and helping patients make sustainable lifestyle changes
• Confidence educating patients and presenting health information to individuals and groups
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to travel within the Tulsa market as needed
• Willingness to obtain additional state RN licensure in the future if needed to support virtual services

The CareATC Core4

• Committed
• Optimistic
• Reliable
• Empathetic

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you're an RN who loves the education and relationship-building side of nursing and wants to help patients take greater control of their health, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Bring your clinical expertise to CareATC and help patients build healthier lives—one conversation, one goal, and one lasting change at a time.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

CareATC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodations.

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