Don't miss your next opportunity.

Upload Your Resume and Get Found by Leading Employers

Create a Free Account

Diabetes Educator - Mercy South

Mercy • Full-time • Spanish Lake, MO, US • 2d ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Patient Educator – Diabetes uses the nursing process to provide high‑quality, age‑appropriate patient education and care. This role ensures compliance with Mercy Hospital policies, supports the mission of the Nursing Department, and promotes safe, effective, and compassionate patient interactions.

Position Details:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide diabetes education following American Diabetes Association guidelines
Deliver compassionate, age‑appropriate teaching using the Nursing Process
Assist with discharge planning and case management
Maintain complete, accurate, and legible nursing documentation
Provide education to patients, families, students, and staff
Assess and document learning needs and comprehension levels
Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient care
Prioritize workload effectively and ensure proper charging of supplies
Communicate clearly and professionally; demonstrate adaptability and a positive attitude
Engage in ongoing professional development aligned with ADA requirements
Attend meetings and share relevant information with the care team
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Licensure: Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Experience: Must be a registered nurse with a minimum of 5-7 years clinical experience. Knowledge, skills and experience with adult learners is needed. Must be able to implement and revise teaching outline using objectives and activities that will enhance patient/family understanding of patients condition. Strong human relations skills.
Certifications: CPR
Other: To ensure patient safety, it is mandatory that all licensed personnel pass a medication and math competency test before assuming medication administration responsibilities. This exam will cover knowledge of the actions and side effects of commonly used drugs along with math regarding correct dosages and IV problems. The passing grade on this exam is 90% and it may be repeated one time. Failure to pass the retake may result in termination of employment.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted to the Employer by SonicJobs.
See Mercy Terms & Conditions at https://www.mercy.net/about/legal-notices/ and Privacy Policy at https://www.mercy.net/about/legal-notices/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions

Related Jobs

Trauma Service Education Coordinator

Mercy • Full-time • Spanish Lake, MO, US • $60k - $72k / year • 2d ago

Education & Training GenZ Apply Retirement Plan Paid Time Off

Find your calling at Mercy! In conjunction with the Trauma Program Manager, facilitates, monitors and coordinates Trauma related educational and outreach endeavors. Assists in achieving quality patient focused care by co...

2d ago

Apply

RN Telestroke - Virtual Care Center (P/T Nights St. Louis area)

Mercy • Part-time • Remote (Spanish Lake, MO, US) • 1h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Remote GenZ Apply Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

Find your calling at Mercy! The vStroke position works with a multidisciplinary team to support evidence-based practice with the use of established stroke protocols via the telemedicine platform. Ensures care for the str...

1h ago

Apply

RN-Weekend (Non-Exempt)

Mercy • Full-time • Spanish Lake, MO, US • 1h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical GenZ Apply Retirement Plan Paid Time Off

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coor...

1h ago

Apply

RN - St Louis Float Pool - Full Time - Nights

Mercy • Full-time • Spanish Lake, MO, US • 9h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical GenZ Apply Sign-On Bonus Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patient...

9h ago

Apply

New Grad Nursing - Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Program - Mercy Hospital St Louis

Mercy • Contractor • Spanish Lake, MO, US • 9h ago

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Nurse GenZ Apply Sign-On Bonus Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectivene...

9h ago

Apply