Diabetic Educator RN

Diabetic Educator (RN) – Advocate Health Care

Diabetic Educator RN role focused on planning, implementing, and evaluating diabetes self‑management training for inpatients, outpatients, families, and the community.

$34.90/hr – $52.35/hr

• Collaborate with patients, families, and/or significant others to establish mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.
• Document evaluation of outcomes and revise interventions and follow‑up plans.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patient care and discharge planning.
• Base instruction on current standards of practice and input from physicians.
• Plan and conduct community service projects, programs, and support groups.
• Teach, evaluate, and provide follow‑up specific to diabetes classes.
• Communicate education and follow‑up recommendations to physicians and other health‑care providers within the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct individual assessments of patients’ medical, psychosocial, and educational histories.
• Develop, implement, and document teaching plans, educational interventions, and follow‑up plans based on learning needs assessments.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff regarding procedures, clinical pathways, and equipment related to diabetes management.
• Act as a resource to other departments and disciplines within hospital and community to facilitate diabetes care.
• Participate in formal or informal educational programs and maintain knowledge of current developments, trends, and techniques in diabetes management.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities for the diabetes education program and materials.
• Engage in professional organizations and diabetes advisory committees to promote current standards of care.
• Integrate research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes.

• Associate degree in nursing with 4 years of adult and pediatric diabetes education experience, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3 years of experience.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Eligibility for certification as a Diabetes Educator.
• Evidence of CPR course completion.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in handling patient‑related equipment.

• Ability to work varying hours to accommodate patient needs.
• Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work at a fast pace.
• Ability to travel to outside meetings or community education offerings.
• Ability to move patients and equipment up to 30 lbs; lift up to 35 lbs without assistance; use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when needed.
• Cooperate and work well with others; may be exposed to hazardous materials and body substances.