Diabetes Educator RN
Diabetes Educator RN
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Job Description
Overview
Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University within the Department of Medicine Division of Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders is seeking a dedicated fulltime RN & Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to join our dynamic team at the Strelitz Diabetes Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing individualized evidencebased diabetes education programs in alignment with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards. The CDE will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to promote optimal diabetes care and enhance the quality of life for patients living with diabetes. As an RN the candidate will also assist in all general endocrine related procedures and nursing needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Deliver Diabetes Education: Create customize and deliver comprehensive diabetes education programs for patients with diabetes focusing on selfmanagement lifestyle changes and disease prevention.
- Individual and Group Sessions: Lead both oneonone and group education sessions to promote diabetes selfmanagement empowering patients with the knowledge and skills needed to manage their condition effectively.
- Patient Assessment and Progress Evaluation: Assess each patients readiness to learn develop individualized education plans and monitor their progress throughout the educational process. Adjust education methods and content as needed based on patient response.
- Program Planning and Management: Oversee the planning implementation and ongoing evaluation of the diabetes selfmanagement program ensuring it meets ADA standards and aligns with patient care objectives.
- Collaboration with Healthcare Providers: Work closely with physicians nurses dietitians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure that diabetes education is integrated into overall treatment plans.
- Accreditation and Reporting: Maintain the programs ADA accreditation by managing applications preparing and submitting annual reports and ensuring ongoing compliance with ADA standards.
- Endocrine and Diabetes Care Support: Assist healthcare providers in addressing the management needs of patients with diabetes and other endocrinerelated conditions including supporting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- General Nursing Support: Provide additional nursing care and support as needed to patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Licensure: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Virginia.
- Certification: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BCADM) required.
- Experience: Previous experience in diabetes education and management preferably in an endocrinology or related healthcare setting is highly preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with patients families and healthcare teams.
- Ability to assess patient needs customize educational content and track patient progress.
- Knowledge of diabetes management including pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Additional Information:
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a leading academic institution and contribute to cuttingedge diabetes education endocrine nursing and research. We provide a supportive teamoriented environment where professional growth and development are encouraged.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
