Diabetes Educator - Diabetes Care (RN or RD Preferred)

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Willingboro - 1113 Hospital Dr, E Bldg

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Preferred Candidate: Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Summary:

Provides comprehensive assessment, patient/family education, and facilitates behavior change for patients in the field of diabetes mellitus in 1:1 counseling & small group sessions.

Interacts and communicates effectively with members of the patient’s diabetes management team (i.e. patients PCP, endocrinologist, podiatrist) to ensure optimal diabetes care.

Serves as resource and diabetes clinical expert for Virtua staff, Virtua VMG, Virtua POEs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Counsel patients/families on diabetes self-management (either in 1:1 setting or in small group setting) incorporating ADA National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and AADE adapted Behavioral Change Goals. Makes follow-up telephone calls and/or emails to patients as necessary.

• Documentation on patient records, EMR, Diabetes Database and written communication to patient’s medical provider(s) in accurate, timely, & professional manner.

• Provides diabetes wellness education via Virtua diabetes support groups, and community events.

• Participates in diabetes program & education curriculum development & revision.

• Serves as clinical diabetes resource by responding to requests for information & clinical updates from Virtua staff, physicians, schools, etc.

• Participates in new staff orientation and student intern observational experiences.

• Attends & participates in bimonthly staff meetings and other meetings as needed.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

2+ years' experience in diabetes patient education, knowledge and comfort with facilitation of group patient education, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist) by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE). Obtain certification within 1 year of becoming eligible.

May be necessary to be a Certified pump trainer, ie experience with Insulet, Medtronic and Tandem insulin pumps preferred.

Annual Salary: $75,177 - $116,950
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For more benefits information click here.