Diabetes Educator RN

Diabetes Nurse Educator - DSME Program

Full-time | Outpatient | Hagerstown, MD

Are you passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health? Join our team as a Diabetes Nurse Educator and play a vital role in guiding individuals through the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program. You'll combine clinical expertise with compassionate teaching to help patients live healthier, more confident lives.

What You'll Do

• Educate & Empower: Teach patients insulin self-administration, glucose monitoring, and use of glucose pumps.

• Support Lifestyle Change: Provide guidance on medications, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments to improve outcomes.

• Lead Programs: Deliver DSME curriculum aligned with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards and current best practices.

• Collaborate: Work closely with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Improve Outcomes: Collect and validate DSME program data to enhance effectiveness and patient success.

• Stay Current: Act as a resource for updated diabetes education and continuously refine program content.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including teaching in a specialty area.

• Experience in outpatient care and working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong critical thinking and clinical competence.

Licensure & Certification

• Current RN license in Maryland OR Nurse Multi-State Compact license with "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" designation.

• Certification in area of specialty required.

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with CPT/ICD coding and ADA guidelines for outpatient diabetes education.

• Strong documentation and continuing education record.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to teach, motivate, and inspire patients.

• Commitment to excellence in practice and patient-centered care.

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on patient health and quality of life.

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with dedicated professionals.

• Opportunity to grow professionally through continuing education and specialty certification.

• Be part of a program recognized for excellence in diabetes education.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.