About this role
Diabetes Educator – ST Health Presbyterian
Are you a Registered Nurse who’s passionate about patient education and chronic disease management? Join the team at ST Health Presbyterian and help deliver Life Changing Medicine every day.
ST Health Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Diabetes Educator to support the Internal General Medicine Department. This Monday–Friday daylight position includes travel to our West Mifflin office one day per week.
Purpose:
The Diabetes Educator helps patients understand and manage diabetes in a primary care setting. This role focuses on empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need for long-term self-management and healthier outcomes.
You’ll work closely with providers to reinforce care plans, support lifestyle changes, and reduce the risk of complications through education and ongoing follow-up.
Responsibilities:
Patient Education and Support
Provide diabetes education based on National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education
Teach patients and families about:
Blood glucose monitoring
Medication and insulin administration
Insulin pumps
Nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits
Risk reduction and complication prevention
Care Planning and Follow-Up
Assess patient learning needs and create individualized education plans
Review home glucose logs and medication regimens
Monitor glycemic control and answer patient questions
Adjust insulin or medication doses using approved protocols (when appropriate and in collaboration with providers)
Program & Team Collaboration
Support efforts to achieve and maintain American Diabetes Association (ADA) Recognition
Provide diabetes education updates and training to clinical staff
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives for chronic disease management
- One year of previous Diabetic Education
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related health care field preferred.
- 2 years clinical experience is required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ASCM-CEP) OR Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) OR Doctor of Podiatric Medicine OR Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) OR Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) OR Occupational Therapist (OT) OR Optometrist OR Pharmacist OR Physical Therapist (PT) OR Physician Assistant Certified (NCCPA) OR Psychologist OR Registered Dietitian (RD) OR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) OR Registered Nurse (RN)
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$33.91–$51.79 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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# Diabetes Educator - ST Health Presbyterian
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $33.91–$51.79 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-02T14:30:22.11Z
## Description
**Diabetes Educator - ST Health Presbyterian**
Are you a Registered Nurse who’s passionate about patient education and chronic disease management? Join the team at ST Health Presbyterian and help deliver Life Changing Medicine every day.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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