Diabetes Education Nurse Specialist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Salisbury, NC, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator) to provide and supervise diabetes education within Ambulatory Care. The role involves applying nursing processes, developing educational programs, and collaborating with interprofessional teams to improve patient outcomes.

Preferred candidates have 1–3 years in Ambulatory Care/Primary Diabetes Education, with CDCES certification desired.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Current RN license in the United States.
• Education program approved by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation.
• Foreign-educated nurses must meet equivalency requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to staff and patients.
• Develop and deliver diabetes education materials and trainings.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams for clinical education.
• Lead learning needs assessments and competency evaluations.

Skills

Diabetes education

Nursing expertise

Ambulatory care

Education

BSN/ADN

RN licensure (US)

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Salisbury, NC, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator) to provide and supervise diabetes education within Ambulatory Care. The role involves applying nursing processes, developing educational programs, and collaborating with interprofessional teams to improve patient outcomes.

Preferred candidates have 1–3 years in Ambulatory Care/Primary Diabetes Education, with CDCES certification desired.