About this role
Diabetes Nurse Educator – DSME Program
Full-time | Outpatient | Hagerstown, MD
Are you passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health? Join our team as a Diabetes Nurse Educator and play a vital role in guiding individuals through the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program. You'll combine clinical expertise with compassionate teaching to help patients live healthier, more confident lives.
What You'll Do
• Educate & Empower: Teach patients insulin self-administration, glucose monitoring, and use of glucose pumps.
• Support Lifestyle Change: Provide guidance on medications, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Lead Programs: Deliver DSME curriculum aligned with American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards and current best practices.
• Collaborate: Work closely with multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Improve Outcomes: Collect and validate DSME program data to enhance effectiveness and patient success.
• Stay Current: Act as a resource for updated diabetes education and continuously refine program content.
Education & Experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including teaching in a specialty area.
• Experience in outpatient care and working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical competence.
Licensure & Certification
• Current RN license in Maryland OR Nurse Multi-State Compact license with “Compact” or “Multi-State Privilege” designation.
• Certification in area of specialty required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
Knowledge & Skills
• Familiarity with CPT/ICD coding and ADA guidelines for outpatient diabetes education.
• Strong documentation and continuing education record.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to teach, motivate, and inspire patients.
• Commitment to excellence in practice and patient-centered care.
Why Join Us
• Make a direct impact on patient health and quality of life.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with dedicated professionals.
• Opportunity to grow professionally through continuing education and specialty certification.
• Be part of a program recognized for excellence in diabetes education.
Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.