Diabetic Nurse Educator

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Virginia is seeking a skilled registered nurse to perform patient assessments and deliver education to individuals across various stages of illness. The ideal candidate will have a BSN degree and current licensure, with responsibilities including community outreach, patient advocacy, and collaboration with care providers. The role demands strong communication skills and a commitment to quality patient care. This position offers a full-time schedule with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses.
• Obtain Certification in area of specialty within 1,000 hours.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Perform patient assessment and deliver education.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families.

Skills

Patient education delivery

Community outreach

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Performs patient assessment and plans, delivers and evaluates patient education to selected populations across the continuums of illness and lifespan. Assumes a role as a resource person by participating in community outreach and education support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain Certification in area of specialty within 1,000 hours of documented diabetes education teaching.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in Diabetic Education upon hire.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.
• Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
• Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality patient care.
• Completes daily rounds to assess patient status.
• Ensures all necessary testing and scheduling is complete prior to necessary procedures.
• Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.
• Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.

Physical Requirements

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs

Working Environment

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Shift

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

6242 THOM SF Pain Management

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
South Charleston
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.