Diabetic Nurse Educator

Role & responsibilities

A. Patient Education & Counseling

Educate patients and caregivers on:

• Types of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, GDM)
  
• Blood glucose monitoring techniques
  
• Insulin injection techniques & insulin storage
  
• Oral hypoglycemic agents
  
• Recognition & management of hypo/hyperglycemia
  
• Provide

  lifestyle education

  :
• Diet planning (in coordination with dietician)
  
• Exercise recommendations
  
• Weight management
  
• Foot care and personal hygiene
  

B. Clinical Responsibilities

Assist physicians/endocrinologists in:

• Diabetes assessment and care planning
  
• Insulin titration (as per protocol)
  
• Monitor:
  
• Blood glucose levels
  
• HbA1c trends
  
• Patient compliance and outcomes
  
• Support inpatient diabetes management:
  
• Pre-operative and post-operative glucose control
  
• Steroid-induced hyperglycemia management
  

D. Documentation & Quality Assurance

Maintain accurate patient education records
Document care plans, teaching sessions, and outcomes

Participate in:

• Clinical audits
  
• NABH/JCI quality initiatives
  
• Ensure adherence to hospital diabetes care protocols
  

E. Coordination & Multidisciplinary Work

• Work closely with:
  
• Endocrinologists
  
• Physicians
  
• Dietitians
  
• Physiotherapists
  
• Participate in diabetes clinics, camps, and awareness programs
  

3. Working Area in Hospital

• Endocrinology OPD
  
• Diabetes clinic
  
• Medical wards
  
• ICU / HDU
  
• Pre-operative assessment clinics
  

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Improvement in patient glycemic control
  
• Patient satisfaction scores
  
• Reduction in diabetes-related complications
  
• Compliance with education and follow-up
  

5. Sample Job Title Variations

• Diabetic Nurse Educator
  
• Diabetes Care Nurse
  
• Certified Diabetes Nurse
  
• Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  

Preferred candidate profile

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• B.Sc. Nursing

• GNM

• Valid Nursing Council Registration

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

Certification or Diploma in Diabetes Education

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
  
• Diploma in Diabetology / Diabetes Education
  
• Post-graduate certificate in Diabetes Nursing