Sanford Health·Bemidji, Minnesota
Educates and collaborates with patients on self-care and behavioral interventions for diabetes management across clinic and hospital settings. Develops support plans and works with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and maintain program accreditation.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$29.50 - $44.50
The RN Diabetes Educator position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative and growing Nutrition & Diabetes Services team focused on improving chronic disease management and patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role combines patient education, care coordination, and program development while working closely with providers, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. The position offers the opportunity to help shape and grow Diabetes Education services in a supportive, mission-driven healthcare environment.
We are committed to supporting work-life balance and are open to discussing partial remote or hybrid work options based on operational needs and role responsibilities. The role also provides opportunities for professional growth through certification support, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and participation in future diabetes program development and accreditation efforts.
This position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting while working within a collaborative culture that values innovation, flexibility, patient-centered care, and sustainable long-term team development.
Educates and collaborates with patients on self-care involved in the management of diabetes. Assesses health status and proactively manages diabetes to improve patient outcomes in various settings, including clinic and hospitals.
Provides initial and on-going social, cultural and learning needs, along with education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self-management skills and patient empowerment, including but not limited to, intensive insulin management and diabetes technology.
Develops diabetes self-management and support plans.
Educates patients/family on healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring, and pattern management.
Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determinants of health, and evidence-based practice of scope.
Supports quality improvement and documentation to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self-Management Education program.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, referring provider, and others related to diabetes care and support plan.
CDCES will maintain certification on insulin pumps per requirements based upon department needs.
CDCES may provide more complex management recommendations in collaboration with patient and provider according to approved protocols and level of scope.
May provide education or support to community members related to diabetes management or prevention.
Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) preferred.
Two years of experience as a clinical nurse is required with demonstrated leadership skills. Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.
Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires a Registered Nurse license and two years of clinical nursing experience with demonstrated leadership skills. A bachelor's degree in nursing and CDCES certification are required or must be obtained within three years.
Market context
Minnesota employers often seek RN diabetes educators in outpatient clinics, health systems, and community programs where chronic disease management is a steady need. These roles can be competitive because they combine RN licensure, clinical experience, leadership, and certification expectations such as CDCES, so candidates should review whether they meet the degree and certification timeline before applying. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time; a practical next step is to confirm your RN license status and prepare examples of patient education and care coordination.