Travel Nurse Lead RN - Diabetic Educator - $2,206 per week

Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Diabetic Educator Lead for a travel nursing job in Albany, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Diabetic Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Diabetic Foot Care Educator job duties:
Educate patients on daily foot care, hygiene, and proper footwear

• Conduct thorough foot assessments and teach self-examination techniques
• Provide and instruct on wound care and dressing management
• Advise on footwear selection and prevention of pressure injuries
• Promote blood glucose control and its impact on foot health
• Teach self-management of diabetes, including monitoring glucose levels
• Identify high-risk patients and develop preventive care plans
• Monitor patient progress and adherence to education plans
• Utilize tools like ABI and pedography for vascular and pressure assessment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for coordinated care
• Document assessments, education, and interventions accurately in EMR
• Refer patients to specialists and community resources as needed
  “We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

The Diabetes Foot Care Specialist RN delivers comprehensive foot care services that emphasize prevention, early detection, and patient education. Responsibilities include conducting foot assessments, providing routine treatments, evaluating footwear, and coordinating care when further medical attention is needed.Key Responsibilities:Conduct initial and annual foot assessments, including diabetes history and medication reviewExamine foot structure, circulation, skin, and nails; document findingsProvide routine foot care: nail trimming and filing, reduction of thick nails, calluses, corns, and ingrown nail portionsInspect footwear for safety and fitRefer patients to medical providers as neededEducate patients on foot care, prevention, and available resourcesMaintain accurate documentation in the electronic health recordQualifications:Current unencumbered Oregon RN license (required upon submission)Healthcare Provider BLS certification (required)Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE/CDCES) preferredBachelor’s degree in nursing preferredPrior teaching experience preferredMinimum of three (3) years clinical experience as an RN or RD, with emphasis on diabetes care and/or chronic disease management preferred

About Rang Healthcare

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay