Diabetes Nurse Educator

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Performs patient assessment and plans, delivers, and evaluates patient education for selected populations across the continuums of illness and lifespan. Serves as a resource person by participating in community outreach and education support. The role also supports diabetes program certification, patient advocacy, communication with providers and multidisciplinary team members, quality improvement, daily patient rounds, coordination of testing and scheduling before procedures, and preparation of reference materials and reports. This position provides day-shift coverage Sunday through Saturday and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. It is based at WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, or obtain it within two years of hire.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Two years of clinical experience, including one year caring for diabetic patients.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certification in diabetic education upon hire.
Five years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Identify education needs of the community and people with diabetes.
Attend diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
Assess patients, deliver education, and evaluate patients’ attainment of goals.
Assist in maintaining American Diabetes Association certification, as applicable.
Participate in community outreach and educational support.
Advocate on behalf of patients and their families.
Communicate relevant questions, concerns, and patient outcomes to primary care providers and multidisciplinary team members.
Participate in performance improvement activities to support quality patient care.
Complete daily rounds to assess patient status.
Ensure necessary testing and scheduling are completed before required procedures.
Compile reference materials, summarize data, prepare reports, and draft manuals and materials.