Staff Registered Nurse (RN) Diabetic Educator

Why MCR Health?

A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time" and to support our Mission to serve everyone. Whether you provide direct patient care or in other areas of our Company, you can find a home here. We invite you to be part of our company, where you can grow your career and serve with your heart.

In our time of Company growth, we are seeking a Registered Nurse Diabetic Educator in Arcadia, FL

Work Location: Arcadia, FL

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide individualized and group diabetes self-management education (DSME) to patients and families.
• Assess patients' educational needs, health literacy, readiness to learn, and barriers to care.
• Develop and implement personalized diabetes care and education plans.
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, medications, nutrition, physical activity, and complication prevention.
• Review laboratory results and patient health data to identify opportunities for improved disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, pharmacists, and care coordinators to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and provide ongoing support through follow-up visits, telephone outreach, and telehealth services.
• Document patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience in diabetes management, endocrinology, primary care, community health, or chronic disease management preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Associate Degree in Nursing (AON) required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience in diabetes management, endocrinology, primary care, community health, or chronic disease management preferred.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Diabetic Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support to patients diagnosed with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and other related metabolic conditions. The RN Diabetic Educator collaborates with providers, care teams, and community resources to improve patient outcomes, promote healthy lifestyle changes, and support disease prevention and management.

• MCR Health is a drug-free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check.