Diabetes Educator jobs in Newport News, VA
Diabetes Educator educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Being a Diabetes Educator facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Diabetes Educator typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Diabetes Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Diabetes Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Health Educator
- BRS
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Newport, VA
FULL_TIME
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GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator
The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that delivers primary prevention services that improve health and build readiness by targeting the behaviorally modifiable factors most likely to result in chronic disease, injury and/or performance issues. The Health Educator will participate in providing six core programs (health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education) as part of the standardized AFWC program.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts evidence-based health promotion programs based on behavioral change theories, provides health education to improve health behaviors; uses evaluation tools to measure changes in support of the AFWC program.
- Conducts physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology to include, but not limited to, direct gas exchange, ultrasound body fat, air displacement plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, heart rate variability, etc.
- Conducts both individual and group coaching appointments to apply various behavior change theories and health coaching strategies designed to improve health habits.
- Ensures complete and timely data collection and entry through approved documentation systems.
- Understanding and knowledge of basic health sciences to include anatomy/physiology, basic exercise science, health psychology, basic nutrition, exercise programming, and counseling techniques.
- Assesses, develops, and plans individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized program directives.
- Works collaboratively and effectively with other agencies in the community. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, establishes priorities and works in an organized manner. Must successfully work both independently and as a team member. Understanding of and commitment to further the mission of the AFWC.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 4-year degree in an Allied Health field (exercise science/exercise physiology preferred) from an accredited college or university. Allied Health degrees include, but are not limited to, health promotion, health education, exercise science, nutrition science, etc.
- Maintains one or more nationally recognized NCCA credentials (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, CHES/MCHES, etc.)
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
- U.S. citizenship required
- 22 Days Ago
Health Educator
- BBNCALLJOBSROLLUP
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Newport, VA
FULL_TIME
- GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that deli...
- 23 Days Ago
Health Educator
- GSSCANDIDATEPORTAL
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Newport, VA
FULL_TIME
- GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that deli...
- 23 Days Ago
Nurse Educator
- Commonwise Home Care
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Williamsburg, VA
PART_TIME
- Overview: Commonwise Home Care is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Nurse Educator. In this multifaceted role, you will be instrumental in building connections within the Williamsbu...
- 25 Days Ago
Parenting Educator Adjunct Instructor
- Paul D. Camp Community College
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Franklin, VA
FULL_TIME
- Posting Summary Working Title Parenting Educator Adjunct Instructor Role Title Adjunct instructor Role Code 01011-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number Agency Paul D. Camp Community College Divis...
- 2 Days Ago
Educator (Cosmetology Instructor)
- Empire Education Group
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Newport, VA
FULL_TIME
- We are seeking dedicated and passionate Educators to join our Empire Beauty School team in Newport News! As a Cosmetology Educator, you will instruct, lead, mentor, and motivate our students to achiev...
- 12 Days Ago
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Travel Registered Nurse RN Telemetry
- OneStaffMedical
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CHESAPEAKE, VA
- We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready ...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Registered Nurse RN Telemetry
- OneStaffMedical
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CHESAPEAKE, VA
- We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready ...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Nutrition Therapy Works, LLC
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Newport News, VA
- Job Description Job Description Nutrition Therapy Works, LLC: Nutrition Therapy Works (NTW) is looking for an enthusiati...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Best Vision
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Hampton, VA
- Company Description At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeg...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Norfolk, VA
- Overview: Team Care Member provides prescribed medical treatment, personal care and education services to ill, injured, ...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Best Vision
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Norfolk, VA
- Company Description At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeg...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Best Vision
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Chesapeake, VA
- Company Description At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeg...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
RD - Outpatient Diabetes Care & Education Specialist_Part Time Days
- Sentara Healthcare
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Norfolk, VA
- City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, loc...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Newport News, Virginia
Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water.
The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
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Income Estimation for Diabetes Educator jobs
$74,960 to $91,763
Newport News, Virginia area prices
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February 06, 2020