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About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Educator is responsible for, but not limited to, participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Pediatric Diabetes Program. Provides education to pediatric patients and their families in both WakeMed inpatient and outpatient classroom settings. Will also provide supplemental education for healthcare and school personnel. The Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Educator will collaborate with physicians, other program and hospital staff, and school nurses to establish diabetes management plans and ensure continuity of care. Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate and coordinate the patients plan of care and maximize the ability to remain in a community setting. The goal of the Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Patient Educator is to meet the needs of patients in order to optimize clinical and resource outcomes, and to monitor the effectiveness of the plan and its outcome.
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Experience Requirements:
1 Year Nursing - Related Area Required

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required - And Certified Diabetes Educator Preferred

Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday 8-430

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
none