APC | Diabetes Education & Management

Mercy Health in Defiance, Ohio, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Diabetic Education team. This role is central to helping patients living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes gain confidence, control, and clarity in managing their health.

About the Opportunity

In this position, you’ll empower patients through education, individualized care plans, and consistent support as they navigate chronic disease management. You will serve as both a clinical provider and a trusted partner in each patient’s long-term health journey.

This role includes travel among three local Mercy Health practice sites in the Defiance and Napoleon areas, ensuring high-quality diabetes education and care is accessible throughout the region.

We welcome applications from clinicians who bring a patient-first mindset and a collaborative spirit. New graduates with a passion for diabetes care are encouraged to apply, and applicants with one to two years of experience in endocrinology, diabetes management, or a related specialty are strongly preferred.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-focused schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No traditional call — occasional PerfectServe notifications for urgent needs
• Telehealth services including virtual visits and e-visits
• Typical patient volume: 15–22 patients per day
• Established patient base, including absorption of a departing provider’s panel
• Strong clinical support, including onsite CMA assistance
• Travel to three practice locations within Defiance and Napoleon

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and detailed patient histories
• Develop individualized diabetes education plans and treatment strategies
• Guide patients in lifestyle modification, glucose monitoring, medication adherence, and long-term self-management
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, educators, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Manage MyChart messages, patient calls, and specialty referrals
• Provide both onsite and telehealth patient care
• Engage in professional duties consistent with APC practice standards

Practice Philosophy

Our practice is rooted in patient-centered, relationship-focused care. We aim to empower individuals with the skills, education, and confidence needed to successfully manage diabetes. Patients can expect a warm, supportive environment where they are truly heard and encouraged every step of the way.

Location – Defiance, Ohio

Defiance is a welcoming community conveniently located between Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Lima. With a population of approximately 17,000, it offers a comfortable balance of small-town charm and access to larger city amenities. The area features strong local school systems, a local college, family-friendly parks, restaurants, and community events, along with easy travel via Route 24.

Why Choose Mercy Health?

Joining Mercy Health means stepping into a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, faith-based care. Providers enjoy a supportive environment where teamwork, integrity, and service to others guide each day. You’ll find meaningful work that strengthens access to healthcare across northwest Ohio.

Our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities, with a particular commitment to serving the poor and underserved. We strive to treat every person with dignity, justice, hospitality, excellence, and stewardship.

Mercy Health Defiance Hospital offers you the high-quality health care you need and the compassion you deserve. Our expert doctors, nurses and caregivers are committed to helping you be well in mind, body and spirit. 

Mercy Health Defiance Hospital received an A grade for patient safety for spring 2017 from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for reducing errors, infections and accidents.

In December 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its new star ratings index on Hospital Compare.  Eight Mercy Health hospitals improved ratings from last year with Mercy Health Defiance Hospital receiving a 5-star rating – the highest rating a hospital can achieve.  The overall rating summarizes up to 57 quality measures on Hospital Compare reflecting common conditions that hospitals treat, such as heart attacks or pneumonia.  The overall rating shows how well each hospital performed, on average, compared to other hospitals in the U.S.  The overall rating ranges from one to five stars. The more stars, the better a hospital performed on the available quality measures. The most common overall rating is 3 stars.

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state’s fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).