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Diabetes Nurse Educator

Employer
Inova Health System
Location
Fife, VA
Closing date
Jul 27, 2021

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Job Description

We are looking for an RN for a Diabetes Nurse Educator role. You will see a variety of patients with diabetes. You will teach education classes (Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes).
The Ambulatory Clinic is open M-F (8-4:30pm). Schedule is 40 hrs/wk.

Clinical Practice: In accordance with the National Scope and Standards of Diabetes Education, as well as the National Standards for Diabetes Education, the Diabetes Nurse Educator assesses the needs of patients with diabetes and designs, implements and evaluates an individualized teaching plan for these patients. Knowledgeable in all aspects of diabetes care, and acts as resource for patients, families, community, and other stakeholders and service providers. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the multi-faceted needs of diabetes patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

Program Development and Promotion: Plans, develops and implements new programs to meet the needs of the patient population and enhance diabetes self-management education within Inova. Participates in activities that promote and expand the reputation of Inova¿s comprehensive network of services.

Teamwork: Interacts with interdisciplinary team of health professionals. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members. Utilizes the unique contributions of each discipline and applies an integrated team approach to improve patient outcomes. Quality/Best Practice: Utilizes standards, and evidenced based practice for delivery of care and education.Incorporates new data and learning to continuously enhance patient outcomes. Applies quality improvement methodology to improve overall diabetes services.

Professional Development: Ensures improvements in diabetes practice by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills demonstrated in decision-making and problem solving.

For internal use only: IND1

Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.
  • Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE
  • Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors
  • Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas
  • Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities
  • All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines
Requirements

Experience: 1 to 2 years RN work experience or 250 hours of DSME/T.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.

Certification: BLS. Must complete CDE within one year of employment. Training: 15 CE units per year in DSME/T

Licensure: Current RN Licensure.

Special Skills: Effective group management, classroom teaching, and communication and counseling skills. Good clinical judgment and problem solving skills. Proficient in email, PowerPoint, Excel and word processing software.

Membership in 1: American Assoc Diabetes Education, American Diabetes Association, American Nurse Association.

About Us

Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.

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