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Diabetes Educator – ST Health Presbyterian

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedFebruary 2, 2026

Pay$33.91–$51.79 / hr

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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.
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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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Maya S., Director of Nursing

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.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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