UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Diabetes Education Supervisor (RN) to join our team. In this 40-hour, day-shift role, you will support the Patient Education Coordinator in educating non-hospitalized individuals with diabetes. You'll provide direct patient education, collaborate with healthcare providers, and help develop educational resources and departmental goals.
What You'll Do
- Maintain current knowledge of patient education and diabetes-related topics through continuing education.
- Assist in developing departmental goals, systems, and tools for patient and diabetes education.
- Support hospital and VNA staff by assessing learning needs and developing educational resources for their patient populations.
- Assess patient knowledge, learning styles, and needs to provide education using adult learning principles.
- Maintain accurate records of patient education, including assessments, goals, interventions, and outcomes.
- Communicate education activities and patient progress to the Patient Education Coordinator.
- Collaborate with physicians and dietitians in managing referred patients, identifying trends, and communicating outcomes.
- Foster a respectful and communicative environment that promotes learning.
- Maintain cost-consciousness in educational activities, including inventory management and budget input.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN preparation).
- Active Massachusetts RN license.
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience teaching non-hospitalized individuals with diabetes.
Nice to Have
- BSN degree.
Team & Environment
You will provide support to the Patient Education Coordinator, to whom this role reports.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $75,379.20 - $135,699.20.
Work Mode
This position requires onsite work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
