Diabetes Education Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an experienced Diabetes Education Specialist to provide patient assessment, education, and population outreach across the diabetes continuum. You will collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes and support ADA certification where applicable.

The role emphasizes community education, interprofessional communication, and ongoing performance improvement to deliver high-quality diabetes care for patients in Morgantown.

Qualifications

• Current RN license issued by the state or multi-state license via eNLC.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or pending within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience with one year in diabetes care.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify education needs of the community and individuals with diabetes.
• Attend diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Perform patient assessments, deliver education, and evaluate goal attainment.
• Maintain ADA certification as applicable.
• Participate in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocate for patients and families; communicate with primary care and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support performance improvement activities to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Diabetes care

Patient education

Team communication

Education

RN license (state or multi-state)

BSN (preferred)

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an experienced Diabetes Education Specialist to provide patient assessment, education, and population outreach across the diabetes continuum. You will collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes and support ADA certification where applicable.

The role emphasizes community education, interprofessional communication, and ongoing performance improvement to deliver high-quality diabetes care for patients in Morgantown.