Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN
About The Position
Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a full-time Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN for its Education Department. This specialist serves as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in inpatient and outpatient settings, including support groups. The role plans and coordinates diabetes care and education across the continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies, organizations, and subsidiaries. The specialist educates patients, families, and staff to promote wellness and prevent diabetes-related complications, including education on blood sugar monitoring, insulin administration, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. The position is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and works a Monday-through-Friday first shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, with services including orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, maternity care, general surgery, and a 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current RN license.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Two years of diabetes nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in inpatient and outpatient settings, including support groups.
- Plan and coordinate diabetes care and education across the continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies, organizations, and subsidiaries.
- Provide education to patients, families, and staff to promote wellness and prevent diabetes-related complications.
- Teach patients and families how to monitor blood sugar levels, administer insulin, and implement lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
- Performance Plus Bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work Perks
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
