Diabetes Education RN: Lead Patient Self-Management

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Diabetes Educator RN at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides evidence-based diabetes education to staff and patients across the medical facility, evaluating current practice and formulating outcomes for groups and organizational processes.

They collaborate with Clinical Nurse Educators and interprofessional teams to coordinate education initiatives, assess learning needs, and support quality improvement through evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the United States (or eligible) and able to practice
• Graduate with an approved nursing program (ADN/BSN) and license, or bridge option with state licensure
• Experience coordinating diabetes education across patients and staff is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to patients and staff
• Assess diabetes education needs and outcomes
• Coordinate with interprofessional teams on education initiatives
• Support quality improvement and evidence-based practice in diabetes care
• Maintain licensure and pursue CDCES certification as needed

Skills

Diabetes education

RN licensure

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

CDCES preferred

Job description

The Diabetes Educator RN at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides evidence-based diabetes education to staff and patients across the medical facility, evaluating current practice and formulating outcomes for groups and organizational processes.

They collaborate with Clinical Nurse Educators and interprofessional teams to coordinate education initiatives, assess learning needs, and support quality improvement through evidence-based practice.