Job detail
Diabetes Education Specialist - Inpatient
Lehigh Valley Health Network
#Registered Nurse#BLS#Healthcare#Patient Education#Registered Dietitian#CDCES#Magnet Hospital#Inpatient Care#Clinical Outcomes#Health Literacy#Self-Management Support#Diabetes Care
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Core responsibilities
Provides diabetes self-Care education and support for patients with complex needs to ensure a safe transition from hospital to community. Serves as a clinical expert to improve glycemic control and patient safety through quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in clinical patient education. Must hold a valid rn or rd license and obtain cdces certification within two years.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient AdvocacyCare PlanningProblem SolvingPatient AssessmentCritical ThinkingQuality ImprovementDiabetes EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical ReviewHealth Literacy AssessmentBehavior Change TheoryBlood Glucose Surveillance