Join Tufts Medical Center as a Registered Nurse specializing in diabetes education, where you'll empower patients through personalized education and support to improve their health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized education to patients with diabetes
Assess patients' understanding, readiness to learn, and barriers to diabetes management
Develop personalized education plans in collaboration with patients and healthcare providers
Teach patients about insulin administration and diabetes-related technology
Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress, adjusting education and treatment plans as needed
Document all patient interactions in electronic medical records (EMR)
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and diabetes education program development
Stay current on advancements in diabetes care
Assist patients in obtaining insurance coverage for diabetes medications
Collaborate with endocrinologists and other healthcare professionals
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
Strong communication, teaching, and motivational interviewing skills
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), EPIC preferred
BLS certification required
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Total Rewards packageHealth insuranceFinancial security supportCareer growth opportunities