Certified Diabetes Educator RN - Part Time
Company: Mercy
Location: Edwardsville
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Part-Time Certified Diabetes
Educator RN Overview: The role of the Certified Diabetes Educator
RN involves delivering specialized education and support to
individuals managing diabetes, assisting them in navigating their
condition through tailored care strategies. This position requires
collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide culturally
aware and effective patient care. Applicants should be registered
nurses with clinical experience and must fulfill competency
standards in medication administration. Discover Your Purpose with
Us! Empower Individuals. Change Lives. Join our Endocrinology
Clinic as a Certified Diabetes Educator RN! Our close-knit
Endocrinology team is seeking a dedicated Certified Diabetes
Educator RN to assist patients in taking charge of their health. In
this position, you will offer education, support, and guidance to
patients and their families, equipping them with the necessary
tools and confidence to manage diabetes successfully. Your
Responsibilities: Provide education on diabetes management and
lifestyle adjustments. Work alongside healthcare providers and care
teams to develop individualized care plans. Advocate for patients
while ensuring safety, quality, and compassion in care. Deliver
care that is sensitive to cultural, age-related, and personal
needs. Position Specifications: Education: Completion of an
accredited nursing program. Licensure: Valid nursing license from
the State Board of Nursing in the relevant state. Experience:
Registered nurse with at least 5-7 years of clinical experience.
Familiarity with adult education principles is essential. Ability
to create and adjust teaching outlines to enhance patient and
family comprehension of diabetes management is required. Strong
interpersonal skills are a must. Certifications: CPR certification.
Additional Requirements: To ensure patient safety, all licensed
staff must successfully complete a medication and math competency
assessment prior to taking on medication administration duties.
This assessment will evaluate knowledge of common medications,
their effects, and dosage calculations. A minimum passing score of
90% is required, and the test may be retaken once. Failure to pass
the second attempt may lead to termination of employment. Why Join
Us? From your first day, we provide exceptional benefits, including
medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, educational
assistance, and retirement plans with matching contributions for
team members working 32 or more hours per pay period. Become part
of a compassionate and collaborative team where your input is
valued. At our organization, you will play a role in shaping the
future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy.
As we expand, you will have opportunities to grow alongside us.
Keywords: Certified Diabetes Educator, Registered Nurse, Diabetes
Management, Patient Education, Endocrinology Clinic, Clinical
Nursing, Healthcare, Patient Support, Chronic Disease Management,
Medication Administration
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