Diabetes Education Specialist RN

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diabetes Educator RN to provide evidence-based diabetes education for patients and staff across the medical facility. The educator will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes education initiatives, collaborating with clinical teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in education, adherence to VA policies, and ongoing professional development in diabetes care to support self-management and

Qualifications

• English proficiency required per VA standards.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active RN license.
• State licensure as a professional nurse; certification as a diabetes educator preferred.
• Foreign education evaluated to meet VA requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diabetes education and nursing process for staff and patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes education needs and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams for education initiatives and quality improvement.
• Coordinate diabetes education across the healthcare continuum and ensure patient self-management support.
• Maintain current knowledge of diabetes care guidelines and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

State licensure

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diabetes Educator RN to provide evidence-based diabetes education for patients and staff across the medical facility. The educator will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes education initiatives, collaborating with clinical teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in education, adherence to VA policies, and ongoing professional development in diabetes care to support self-management and