Diabetes Educator - Registered Nurse

Diabetes Educator RN

Novant Health Endocrinology in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Diabetes Educator RN. The Diabetes Educator RN provides comprehensive diabetes education, information, and training to patients, their families, staff, and the community. This role focuses on meeting individualized needs in accordance with current policies and procedures, ensuring that patients gain the knowledge and skills necessary for effective diabetes management.

• Deliver patient-centered diabetes education and training tailored to individual needs, including cultural, age-specific, and behavioral considerations.
• Educate patients and families about diabetes management, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and self‑care practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide education and training to staff and community members to enhance diabetes awareness and management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all regulatory and policy standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and skills validation to ensure competency in diabetes education.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive, inclusive work environment
• Commitment to quality care and remarkable service
• Competitive benefits and compensation package

• Education:
  
  4‑Year/Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board‑approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. To be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two years of clinical experience in nursing (required).
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Registered Nurse currently licensed in NC, BLS (required).
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (preferred).
• Additional
  
  Skills Required:
  
  Ability to successfully complete generic and department‑specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability, and skills to support diabetes education to accommodate cultural diversity, age-specific, or behavioral needs among the patients being served.