Diabetes Nurse Specialist Tampa General Hospital - 3.9 Tampa, FL Job Details $44.78 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Patient care outcome improvement Nursing RN License Team leadership Health education for healthcare providers Disease management patient education Master's degree in nursing Clinical staff development programs Clinical staff training Evidence-based practice Doctor of Philosophy Clinical training Master of Science Master of Nursing Chronic disease self-management support Clinical interprofessional collaboration Disease state management MSN Clinical team leadership Patient treatment Senior level Healthcare research Certified Diabetes Educator Healthcare consultation Full Job Description Description The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Diabetes provides expert clinical practice, consultation, education, research, and leadership in the specialized field of diabetes management. This advanced nursing role supports complex patients with diabetes and glycemic management issues throughout hospitalization by integrating national standards, evidence-based practice, and advanced clinical judgment. The CNS serves as an expert practitioner and resource to, educators, front line nursing staff, providers, and the interprofessional team; develops and evaluates patient and professional education; leads practice improvements; and contributes to policy, standards, and outcomes related to diabetes care. The CNS functions in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital and promotes quality, safety, and excellence across the continuum of care. Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing or related health field required. A terminal degree - Professional Doctorate or Ph.D. is preferred. Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Florida. Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) [formerly CDE] from a nationally recognized body as determined by the Board of Nursing. MSN and CDCES a plus
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Tampa Work Locations :
TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601 Eligible for
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Nutrition/Food services
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Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital Shift :