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Registered Nurse – Nurse Educator (Diabetes Management)

Kintegra Health
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Nurse Educator (Diabetes Management) position at Kintegra Health?

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Licensed Dietitian or Registered Nurse – Diabetes Educator

Location: Various Kintegra Health Sites

About The Role

Kintegra Health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Dietitian or Registered Nurse with a passion for improving the lives of adults living with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. As a Chronic Illness Patient Educator, you’ll play a key role in supporting patients through individualized and group-based education — empowering them to manage their conditions, make sustainable lifestyle changes, and achieve better health outcomes.

This role combines direct patient care, health education, and community engagement, with opportunities to lead diabetes self-management and weight management programs across Kintegra’s service area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver 1:1 patient education and care focused on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
  • Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans for chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypercholesterolemia.
  • Facilitate group classes and workshops that meet American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards, helping maintain Kintegra’s recognition as an accredited education site.
  • Provide weight management counseling for adults with unhealthy BMI levels and associated conditions.
  • Collaborate with community partners to promote public health initiatives and participate in local health events.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Understand and apply basic billing practices relevant to RD/CDE services.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement activities to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Protect patient confidentiality in full compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Travel between Kintegra Health sites and community events as needed.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years providing outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy.
  • Minimum of 2 years providing Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), with a focus on chronic illness and disease prevention.

Licensure & Certifications

  • RN (with at least 2 years’ experience in Diabetes Management) or Licensed Dietitian (NC/LD).
  • BLS certification required.
  • RD or CDCES certification preferred but not required.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Performance Requirements

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and team interaction.
  • Proficient in EMR systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Benefits

At Kintegra Health, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. Enjoy a supportive work environment, great benefits, and the balance you deserve:

  • Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM schedule — no weekends or holidays!
  • Generous Paid Time Off plus holiday pay to recharge and spend time with family.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Up to $5,000 in Tuition Reimbursement to support your professional growth.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match up to 8% — invest in your future.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and personal well-being.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Our Core Values

At Kintegra Health, we are united by a shared mission to deliver accessible, compassionate, and patient-centered care to all members of our community — regardless of their ability to pay.

We seek team members who live our values every day:

  • Patient First - An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient.
  • Build not Blame - Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person.
  • Integrity and Honesty - Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers.
  • Cooperation and Flexibility - Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description.
  • Culturally Sensitive - Always working toward increasing one's ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one's own culture.

Our Mission

Kintegra Health is a community-sponsored, family-centered healthcare provider dedicated to:

  • Offering comprehensive, affordable primary care to individuals and families of all backgrounds.
  • Addressing physical and social health needs through preventive care and patient education.
  • Promoting personal responsibility for health through awareness and empowerment.
  • Delivering coordinated, team-based care in partnership with community providers to improve overall community wellness.

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