Travel RN Diabetes Educator (CDCES Preferred) — Rockford, IL | $2,424/40-hr, MonFri Days

Ref #: M-RN-296208

Location: Rockford, IL
Type: Contract / Travel
Start: ASAP
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days
Hours/Rate: 40 hrs/wk — $2,424/40-hours

Summary:
Provide diabetes education and clinical support to adult and/or pediatric patients in collaboration with the care team. Focus on self-management education, medication and insulin instruction, blood glucose monitoring, and lifestyle modification counseling.

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license (state required for practice)
• Clinical nursing experience; diabetes care experience preferred
• Strong communication, patient education, and teaching skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred or willing to obtain within an agreed timeframe

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient education needs related to diabetes management
• Develop and implement individualized diabetes education plans
• Teach medication management, insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, and hypo/hyperglycemia recognition and treatment
• Counsel patients on nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle modifications to support glycemic control
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Accurately document education provided, patient progress, and any care plan changes in the medical record

Compliance:

• Adhere to facility policies, state regulations, and professional standards of practice