RN - Certified Diabetes Educator - Melrose

apartment Tufts Medicine location_onMelrose, MA 02176, US

Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 7am-330pm with flexibility during office hours.

Location: Tufts Medicine –Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Melrose, MA

Job Profile Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Outpatient Diabetes Education Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The RN will provide diabetes education and self-management training to patients in an outpatient setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing personalized education plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in diabetes education, endocrinology, or chronic disease management.
Strong communication, teaching, and motivational interviewing skills.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), EPIC preferred
BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individualized education to patients with diabetes, focusing on self-management skills, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and glucose monitoring.
Assess patients' understanding, readiness to learn, and barriers to diabetes management.

Develop personalized education plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Teach patients about insulin administration, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and other diabetes-related technology.
Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress, adjusting education and treatment plans as needed.
Serve as a resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding diabetes care and best practices.
Document all patient interactions, education, and care plans accurately in electronic medical records (EMR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and diabetes education program development.
Stay current on advancements in diabetes care, education, and treatment guidelines.
Assist patients in obtaining insurance coverage for diabetes medications and self-management tools

Collaborate with endocrinologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an outpatient clinic setting
Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$40.53 - $51.67

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