Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Sick

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B with employer match

401a

Performance Plus Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Full Time Diabetes Educator for the Education Department. The RN specialist provides diabetes education to patients, families and staff in both inpatient and outpatient settings, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

BSN required; RN license and CBDCE certification are required, with 2 years of diabetes nursing experience preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license required.
• CBDCE certification required.
• Two years diabetes nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, families, and staff on diabetes care.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support diabetes education and monitor blood sugar, insulin administration, and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Diabetes nursing

RN

Patient education

Education

BSN

RN License

Tools

CBDCE Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Full Time Diabetes Educator for the Education Department.Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pmPosition Overview:The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN serves as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in the inpatient and outpatient settings to include support groups. The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN plans and coordinates care and education for patients with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and organizations subsidiaries. The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN provides patient, family, and staff education to promote wellness and prevention of complications associated with diabetes to include how to monitor blood sugar levels, administer insulin, and implement lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise to improve overall health outcomes.EducationBSN (Required)Certification/LicensureRN License (Required)CDCES Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - Certifications - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) (Required)BLS within 90 days of hireExperience2 years Diabetes nursing experience requiredBenefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!keywords: registered nurse, RN, diabetes care, Talroo-Nursing, nursing educationWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $92,164.80 - $136,323.20 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.Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.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.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.