Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Sentara Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Education assistance

Paid Time Off and holidays

Parental and family leave

Bonus opportunities

Student debt pay down

Tuition assistance – $5,250/year

Free parking

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA, is seeking a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to educate inpatients and outpatients and to serve as a clinical resource for patients and staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nursing or an ACEND-accredited program as applicable, with RD or RN licensure.

We offer market-competitive compensation ranging from $83,865.60 to $124,508.80 annually for full-time work, along with a comprehensive benefits package and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nursing; or a related field with ACEND-accredited Dietetics program.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse licensure.
• Diabetes education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Serve as a clinical resource to patients and staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of diabetes management and education practices.

Skills

Diabetes education

Clinical resource

Inpatient/outpatient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Dietetics or Nursing

ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics (required if not Dietetics/Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring an Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. This position serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to patients and staff. Provides diabetes education to inpatients and/or outpatients; keeps current with diabetes management. Provides diabetes education to health care team.

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Dietetics or Nursing

or

Bachelor’s degree in other related field - (must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics).

Certification/Licensure

Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Nurse

Experience

Diabetes education experience preferred

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $83,865.60 - $124,508.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

About Sentara RMH Medical Center

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• EAP – 24 x 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.