Community Nurse Educator, Pediatric Diabetes Center, Days, Wolfsons

Job Summary

Wolfson Children's Diabetes Center is looking for a Community Nurse Educator to join our team!  This is a Full-Time position from Monday-Friday.

The Community Nurse Educator for Wolfson's will work directly with patients and patients' families to educate on their diabetes diagnosis.

This role will be responsible for:

• Providing pediatric diabetes instruction in group and individual sessions, in accordance with patient education standards set by the American Diabetes Association and departmental policy.
• Participating in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities.
• Accurately documenting and monitoring activities as needed.
• Supporting quality standards and initiatives set by department.
• Collaboration with inpatient staff involved in child’s care and regularly attends department meetings.
• Participating in community activities as requested for children and families with diabetes including but not limited to: Presentation of educational lectures to children, parents, healthcare professionals and the community in general and Diabetes camp experience.
• Complying with the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program requirements for continuing education until CDE credential is obtained.
• Collaboratively work with Nemours Endocrinology department and support endocrinologists during clinic visits

Baptist offers competitive benefits programs!

If you are interested in this Pediatric Community Nurse Educator job with an award-winning organization, please apply now!

In keeping with our mission and core values, Baptist is requiring that all team members complete their COVID-19 vaccine series or obtain a medical or religious exemption by 11/15/2021 or at time of hire after this date.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Education Preferred

Master's Degree - Nursing

Experience

• Three-Five Years Experience Working with Children with Diabetes

License and Certification

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse OR Licensed Dietitian Required Or

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.