RN Patient Educator

Instructional Development Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Closing Date: 06/27/2026

Type of Position:
Instructional Development

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: ICE | NRSL IP Patient Education IP C

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Registered Specialty Nurse Patient Education is responsible for creating an environment in classroom and clinical settings that facilitate learning. They effectively demonstrate the ability to deliver education to the intended audience using appropriate teaching strategies, adult learning principles, teaching tools and written information. They are responsible for designing curricula and formulating program outcomes to prepare patients/family to maintain or improve their health behaviors and/or health status after leaving the hospital/clinic with regards to diabetes.

They are knowledgeable of, and use, a variety of education strategies to assess and evaluate patient/family learning. They will routinely collaborate with other health professionals to provide for the education needs of patients/families.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing with 7 years or
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus 5 years of RN experience

Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs and provides instruction to patients and families about diabetes management
• Documents in electronic record of instructions, attainment of learning goals, and collaboration with other multiple disciplinary healthcare providers.
• Contacts insurance carriers for information on the preferred medications and testing supplies.
• Provides diabetes education for all staff as needed.
• Attains diabetes education supplies and testing supplies for our area.
• Creates patient education documents for patients, families, and staff as needed.
• Proficiency testing for hospital glucometers every 6 months.
• Orders the specimens and reports information to WSLH.
• Implements education using an approach that is interdisciplinary with Patient and Family Centered Care and other health care providers.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes