Part-Time RN Diabetes Educator Job in Sacramento, California – Sutter Health Careers 2025

If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for patient education and diabetes care, Sutter Health is offering an exceptional part-time, per diem RN Diabetes Educator position at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. With an impressive hourly pay range of $82.86 – $108.54, weekday day shifts, and no weekend requirements, this role is ideal for experienced nurses seeking flexibility and meaningful patient impact.

🏥 Job Overview

Position: RN – Diabetes Educator
Organization: Sutter Health
Location: Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time / Per Diem (Casual)
Shift: 8-Hour Day Shifts
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Weekend Requirement: None
Pay Range: $82.86 – $108.54 per hour

🌟 About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is one of California’s most respected healthcare systems, known for innovation, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence. Sutter hospitals have earned 23 awards from the American Heart Association, reinforcing their commitment to quality and outcomes.

At Sutter Health, teamwork, compassion, and continuous improvement are part of the culture—captured by their philosophy, “The Power of One.”

🧾 Position Summary

The RN Diabetes Educator provides comprehensive nursing care and education to patients with Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. This role focuses on empowering patients to self-manage their condition through personalized education, hands-on device training, goal setting, and emotional support.

You will work collaboratively with physicians, clinicians, and educators to deliver a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes management.

✅ Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

📚 Patient Education

Educate new, returning, and follow-up patients on diabetes management
Support insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) users
Teach blood sugar monitoring, nutrition planning, and coping strategies
Provide education for gestational diabetes patients
Conduct phone follow-ups to address patient concerns

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Collaboration

Work closely with endocrinologists and care teams
Assist in teaching diabetes-related classes
Support outreach programs for Urgent Care sites
Help develop diabetes programs at additional care sites

📞 Communication & Outreach

Follow up with patients who miss endocrinology appointments
Coordinate with community diabetes outreach programs
Meet with pharmaceutical representatives regarding diabetes products

📈 Quality Improvement

Assist in developing diabetes education programs across ambulatory sites
Create and update patient education materials
Assess and instruct patients on new diabetes equipment and technology

🎓 Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

✔ Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid California RN License
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

⭐ Preferred

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Experience in OB/GYN or gestational diabetes care

🧠 Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years of recent relevant nursing experience
Strong understanding of diabetes and gestational diabetes
Expertise in basic life support
Ability to provide patient and family education with confidence
Telephone triage and patient assessment skills
Leadership and role-modeling abilities
Excellent time management and multitasking skills

⏱ Work Schedule & Employment Status

Shift Length: 8 hours
Days: Monday through Friday
Weekends: Not required
Status: Per Diem / Casual
Union: No
Weekly Hours: 0 (as-needed basis)

💰 Compensation Details

Hourly Pay: $82.86 – $108.54
Compensation varies based on experience, education, certifications, and departmental equity
Part of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards philosophy

🌈 Equal Employment Opportunity

Sutter Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

⭐ Why This RN Diabetes Educator Job Stands Out

Extremely high hourly pay for a part-time role
No weekends or night shifts
Work at a top-rated California medical center
Focus on patient education—not bedside stress
Ideal for experienced RNs seeking flexibility and impact

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