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Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Harrisonburg, VAOnsiteFull Time$83,866–$124,509 /yrPosted 23 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Registered Dietitian
  • Registered Nurse
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Dietetics
  • Nursing

Nice to have

  • Diabetes education experience

Role summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center is seeking a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to serve as an expert clinician and clinical resource for patients and staff. The role involves providing diabetes education to inpatients and outpatients, staying current with diabetes management, and educating the healthcare team. A Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nursing, or a related field with completion of an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, is required. Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN) certification/licensure. Previous diabetes education experience is preferred. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring an Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. This position serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to patients and staff.


Provides diabetes education to inpatients and/or outpatients; keeps current with diabetes management.


Provides diabetes education to health care team.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Dietetics or Nursing

or

Bachelor’s degree in other related field - (must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics).

Certification/Licensure

Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Nurse

Experience

Diabetes education experience preferred


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $83,865.60 - $124,508.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.


Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years

•Free and convenient parking

•Collaboration and shared governance

•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital

•EAP – 24 x 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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