What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Diabetes Care & Education Specialist position at Sentara Health?
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hiring a full time Diabetes Educator.
BENEFITS: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
Position Overview
License / Certification
To best serve the growing populations of southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina, we founded Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in 2011. As a comprehensive healthcare destination, we work with Bon Secours Virginia to deliver patient-centered care. Our dedication to personalized attention and continuous improvement has earned our 174-bed hospital Magnet® recognition, the highest honor for excellence in nursing.
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to benefit Southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. Combined with the more than 100 physicians and services also offered on the multiple campus medical office buildings, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare destination for the community.
Who Sentara Is
Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000-member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Diversity: Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Keywords: RN, Registered Nuse, Diabetes, Diabetes Educator, Educator, Virginia Beach, Norfolk
Job Summary
The RN Diabetes Educator serves as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in the inpatient and outpatient settings to include support groups. The RN Diabetes Educator plans and coordinates care and education for patients with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and Sentara Healthcare subsidiaries. The RN Diabetes Educator provides patient, family, and staff education to promote wellness and prevention of complications associated with diabetes.
Certification Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2 years of employment. Demonstrates expert clinical skills in diabetes management, diabetes education and care.
Qualifications:
N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License
Diabetes
Skills
Active Listening, Communication, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Microsoft Word, Service Orientation, Speaking, Technology/Computer, Writing
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hiring a full time Diabetes Educator.
BENEFITS: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B, 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
Position Overview
- Full Time Days: 40 hours per week.
- Assume the role as the expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in the inpatient setting to include support groups.
- You will plan and coordinate education and care of patients/persons with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and Sentara subsidiaries.
- You will provide patients and their families staff education to promote wellness and prevention of complications associated with diabetes.
License / Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Compact license or Virginia license in good standing.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2 years of hire.
- 2 years working with diabetic patients
- Expert skills in diabetes patient education/care.
- Ability to perform all interventions and procedures necessary to care for diabetes patients.
To best serve the growing populations of southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina, we founded Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in 2011. As a comprehensive healthcare destination, we work with Bon Secours Virginia to deliver patient-centered care. Our dedication to personalized attention and continuous improvement has earned our 174-bed hospital Magnet® recognition, the highest honor for excellence in nursing.
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to benefit Southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. Combined with the more than 100 physicians and services also offered on the multiple campus medical office buildings, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare destination for the community.
Who Sentara Is
Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000-member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Diversity: Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Keywords: RN, Registered Nuse, Diabetes, Diabetes Educator, Educator, Virginia Beach, Norfolk
Job Summary
The RN Diabetes Educator serves as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in the inpatient and outpatient settings to include support groups. The RN Diabetes Educator plans and coordinates care and education for patients with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and Sentara Healthcare subsidiaries. The RN Diabetes Educator provides patient, family, and staff education to promote wellness and prevention of complications associated with diabetes.
Certification Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2 years of employment. Demonstrates expert clinical skills in diabetes management, diabetes education and care.
Qualifications:
N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License
Diabetes
Skills
Active Listening, Communication, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Microsoft Word, Service Orientation, Speaking, Technology/Computer, Writing
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
