Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN
Sentara Health
Summary
The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN serves as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in the inpatient and outpatient settings to include support groups. The specialist plans and coordinates care and education for patients with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and organizations subsidiaries.
Job description
Position Overview
The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - RN serves as an expert clinical resource for clinical staff and healthcare providers in the inpatient and outpatient settings to include support groups. The specialist plans and coordinates care and education for patients with diabetes across a continuum in collaboration with other disciplines, community agencies and organizations subsidiaries.
The specialist provides patient, family, and staff education to promote wellness and prevention of complications associated with diabetes to include how to monitor blood sugar levels, administer insulin, and implement lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise to improve overall health outcomes.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Requirements
- BSN (Required)
- RN License (Required)
- BLS within 90 days of hire
- 2 years Diabetes nursing experience required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- 401(a)
- Performance Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Caregiver Leave
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Emergency Backup Care
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.