Talent.com
Diabetes Educator
Diabetes EducatorBayview Physicians Group • Virginia Beach, VA, US
Diabetes Educator

Diabetes Educator

Bayview Physicians Group • Virginia Beach, VA, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

Job Description

Full job description

Bayview Physicians Group is a rapidly growing outpatient multi-specialty medical group, that strongly believes the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of quality healthcare. We staff more than 900 positions in the Hampton Roads area. Individuals who possess excellent customer service skills, strong collegial relationships, and the desire to promote a positive work environment are encourage to apply. We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees.

Overview :

Assesses, instructs, educates and follows patients with diabetes as established per standards of care and provides nursing services. Serves as the Program Coordinator related to adherence to national standards for diabetes self-management education.

Responsibilities :

Curriculum Development, Academic Skills & Teaching

  • Creates a diabetes education curriculum to include all content areas defined by the ADA.
  • Individualize the curriculum to meet the immediate needs of patients.
  • Prioritize patient needs and assess patients learning ability.
  • Evaluate patient progress, outcomes, and goal achievement.
  • Interpret and analyze documents, professional journals, clinical protocols, and procedure manuals.

Management & Organization

  • Oversee and implement the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the diabetes self-management program to include the following :

    • Curriculum development / update according to national standards of care.

  • Monitor and analyze data to improve patient outcomes and program objectives.

    • Patient Care

  • Assesses individual patient needs and develop tailored education programs for patients with diabetes.
  • Assists in the development and revision of educational tools used in the clinical setting.
  • Documents in the patient’s EMR any education provided.
  • Provides nursing support :

    • Vital signs, blood glucose testing, EKG’s, retinal photos, etc.

  • Creates referrals for any additional services when appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications

  • Must be a licensed RN by the Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management

    • Experience

  • Two (2) years of experience is preferred.

    • Location : Virginia Beach

    Powered by JazzHR

    JhHDEzrPgs

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Educator • Virginia Beach, VA, US