DIABETIC EDUCATOR - RN - SACO

St. Bernards Healthcare Jonesboro, AR, US

Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software, data analytics platforms, and population registries. Strong communication, active listening, and counseling skills utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred, Master’s a plus. Previous experience in community education preferred. Certifications: Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) is required (or must be obtained within 12 months of hire)

Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Experience in population health, care management, outpatient primary care, or community health nursing is highly preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to teach in a variety of settings and to diverse audiences. Experience in development of written course materials, flyers, advertisements, etc. as needed

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Frequent exposure to biological hazards. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch. Operates AV equipment. Continuous walking, frequent standing. Lifting, carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150lbs.

JOB SUMMARY
The Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) is responsible for designing, executing, and managing data-driven diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a defined primary care patient panel. Unlike traditional clinical educators focusing strictly on one-on-one episodic appointments, this role leverages electronic health records (EHR) and disease registries to proactively track clinical gaps, manage rising-risk diabetic cohorts, and coordinate systemic preventative interventions. The primary goals are to optimize glycemic outcomes, close quality metrics gaps, and reduce preventable emergency department utilization and hospital readmissions.

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