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.