Qureos Mentor

Eastern Virginia Medical School

<div>Overview:
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The Diabetes Nurse Educator is a member of the EVMS Diabetes in Pregnancy Program and partners with Maternal-Fetal Medicine providers and the multidisciplinary care team to deliver specialized diabetes education and management for individuals before, during, and after pregnancy. The position focuses on promoting optimal glycemic control through individualized patient dietary education, insulin management, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pump therapy, and evidence-based clinical care.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Diabetes Nurse Educator reviews glucose data, collaborates with providers to support treatment decisions, and serves as a resource for patients and staff on current diabetes technologies and best practices. This role requires excellent communication, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that supports improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. This position is primarily based out of the Virginia Beach office but will require travel to all office locations as needed.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Clinic- 70%</b></div><ul><li>
Call patients from reception area. Obtain and record vital signs such as height, weight, temperature and blood pressure. May be required to draw blood and give injections. May be required to perform a urine dipstick test. Will be required to download and interpret data from Continuous Glucose Sensors and Inulin Pumps under direct supervision.</li><li>
Record all pertinent patient information in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).</li><li>
When necessary, will chaperone physician in examining room as needed; assist with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.</li><li>
Perform an individualized assessment of the patient with diabetes (patients planning for pregnancy or pregnant with pre-existing diabetes as well as patients diagnosed during pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes). Formulate an education plan which includes identifying goals for self-management of her diabetes care. Provide diabetes education in the group setting (up to 5 patients) or as well as one-on-one (in-person and via telehealth) as clinically indicated. Diabetes education will include dietary teaching, use of glucose monitors, acceptable blood glucose levels for pregnancy, use of blood sugar/diet log, management of hypoglycemia and instructions on when to call the diabetes educator and/or physician. Review with MD adjustments made in dosages of oral medication and split dose insulin to optimize glycemic control. Assist MD in identification of appropriate Incumbents for insulin pump therapy and may participate in insulin pump initiation and management under direct supervision of MD.</li><li>
Obtains patient histories and reviews incoming visit history/notes provided by referring physicians.</li><li>
Correlate the patient&rsquo;s clinical history and appropriate nursing actions for referral.</li><li>
Review patient lab results, discuss abnormal findings with the physician and follow up with patient regarding treatment prescribed by the physician as necessary.</li><li>
Assists with providing education to the patient in the process of starting insulin.</li><li>
Incumbent will participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary comprehensive team approach to the care of the pregnant patient with diabetes.</li><li>
Provide education and act as a resource to other staff members regarding the care of patients with diabetes.</li><li>
Actively recruit patients for any research protocols conducted in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine involving obstetrical patients. Participate in data collection as requested.</li><li>
Learn and follow the established MFM protocols for management of pregnant patients with diabetes.</li><li>
Promote the philosophy, goals and objectives of the School and the Department by becoming familiar with and complying with policies and procedures.</li><li>
Maintain clinical competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality patient care which includes validation of skill level by passing both verbal and written tests administered by supervisor.</li></ul><div><b>
Triage- 20%</b></div><ul><li>
Assess health education needs of patients at each clinical or phone encounter and provide ongoing education and coordination of care throughout pregnancy and post-partum.</li><li>
Answer patient phone calls regarding diabetes management, accurately document such encounters in the EMR, and appropriately triage patients.</li><li>
Coordinate additional care for antepartum, postpartum patients to include follow-up testing or procedures, scheduling, physician&rsquo;s orders, and hospital admissions.</li></ul><div><b>
Administrative- 10%</b></div><ul><li>
Maintain an inventory of supplies for diabetes education (glucose testing equipment/educational materials) and ensure that they are adequately stocked for daily clinical activities.</li><li>
Initiate authorization for services and completes required prior authorization for both medication and requests for additional services</li><li>
Act as a liaison between patients, referring practices, staff at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Labor and Delivery/Antepartum unit, and staff at Maternal Fetal Medicine regarding patient&rsquo;s care.</li><li>
Attendance, as assigned, is essential to meeting required performance duties.</li><li>
Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervising staff which may include assisting with nursing duties/care involving pregnant patients with other High Risk problems but without diabetes on an as needed basis.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Minimum Qualifications and Skills:</div><ul><li>
Graduate of an <b>NLN-accredited School of Nursing</b> with a current <b>Registered Nurse (RN)</b> license required.</li><li>
A current, unrestricted <b>Virginia RN license</b> or active interstate compact license is required.</li></ul><div>
Preferred Qualifications:</div><ul><li><b>
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)</b> preferred.</li><li>
Certification as a <b>Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)</b> is preferred. Candidates who are not certified at the time of hire must obtain CDCES certification within one year of employment as a condition of hire.</li><li>
A minimum of <b>one year of clinical experience</b> caring for patients with diabetes is preferred.</li><li>
Experience in obstetrics or women's health is highly desirable but not required. Candidates without obstetric experience must demonstrate a willingness to develop competency in diabetes management during pregnancy through orientation, training, and ongoing professional development.</li></ul>
Location : Location: US-VA-Norfolk</div>

RN, Certified Diabetes Educator

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 Responsible for back office clinical procedures. Also assists Physicians and Nurses with medical examination of patients.
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   Review patient lab results, discuss abnormal findings with the physician and follow up with patient in regard to treatment as necessary.
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   Takes vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure and enters into EHR. May draw blood and give injections under the immediate supervision of a Physician or RN.
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   Reviews intake forms with the MD/NP/PA when needed to determine what services best suit the patient.
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   Performs phone triage with supervision of LPN/RN, completes team tasks, paperwork and faxes as needed.
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   Prepares patient charts including sourcing information from the referring provider and other EHR systems.
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   Manages specimens that are being picked up and drop off.
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   Chaperones when appropriate and assists during certain minor surgeries and diagnostic procedures (such as Pap Smears).
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   Maintains a clean and sterile environment in the examination rooms and triage area. Ensuring all rooms are stocked with medical supplies, as well as, clean and sterilized instruments. Dispose of contaminated supplies and medical instruments. Inventories and reorders supplies as needed.
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   Prepare education packets.
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   Check EMR tasks daily and document patient&rsquo;s chart.
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   Complete drug refills as directed.
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   Organizes and manages medicine closet.
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   Change wound dressings.
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   Assists with scheduling conflicts.
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   Explain treatments and procedures to patients
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 successful completion of a Medical Assistant program. Equivalent military training will be accepted. Must have certification (CMA or RMA) or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. Completion of BLS class and re-certify every 2 years.
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 Previous medical office experience with relevant functions in a doctor&rsquo;s office preferred. Must have some working knowledge of computers. Customer service-oriented individual is required.
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  Copy Of Active Certification Is Required Upon Application Submission.
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 US-VA-Virginia Beach
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Medical Assistant

<div>Overview:
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This position will have the responsibility for hourly or part-time management of Community-Engaged Learning administrative duties including scheduling and coordinating all activities related to HOPES CEL, CEL Lunch and Learns (booking rooms, ordering food, placing procurements), processing student reimbursements for health fairs, scheduling and attending health fairs, managing student travel and travel reimbursements, attending student or community meetings, schedule and coordinate events on our Engage platform (GivePulse) and other duties as assigned related to specific initiatives and services as advised by the CEL department.</p>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Fostering positive and collaborative relationships with community residents, local nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and student organizations to facilitate health fair and health screening sites for the CEL department and all its initiatives by posting, managing and promoting the events on EVMS Engage (GivePulse), send invites and follow-ups, communicate with registrants, attendings/nurses and CEL office in a timely manner. Attending the events and assisting with onsite set-up and take-down.</li><li>
Conducting training for students and volunteers on program/stakeholder/initiative requirements as well as coordinating and executing key community engagement events, i.e. screening events, health fairs, stakeholder engagement activities, service days, and community volunteer recognition events for CEL.</li><li>
Manage, track and order supplies and settle invoices via AP. Assist the CEL team in equipment and asset management (like vehicles and healthcare equipment), manage biowaste and trash disposal protocols before and after healthfairs and at the CEL prep site and organize and inventory CEL initiative shelves as needed.</li><li>
Maintains and updates the CEL general or initiative specific REDCap database for participant screening and longitudinal follow-up. Maintain and analyze outreach data for all CEL activities for scholarly publications and assist in writing scholarly articles for publication</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Minimum Qualifications and Skills:</div><ul><li>
Strong Written Communication and Attention to Detail: Proficiency in composing and editing communication with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Data Management: Ability to gather, manage, and report large amounts of data accurately using electronic systems, ensuring all information is correct.</li><li>
Stakeholder Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in working with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and administration, to collect feedback and ensure clear communication of updates and processes.</li><li>
Time Management and Organizational Skills: Competence in managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and keeping stakeholders informed of progress throughout the process.</li><li>
Problem-Solving and Process Improvement Skills: Ability to identify opportunities for improving clinical year processes, offering suggestions, and notifying of all concerns</li><li>
Required software skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint</li><li>
High School Diploma. Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (or equivalent in experience) in a health or social and behavioral science field, such as public health, community health, psychology, sociology, social work with increasing responsibility required.</li><li>
One (1) year of work experience is required.</li></ul><div>
Preferred Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Previous experience working within a team/collaborative environment. One (1) year of previous experience in an internship, academic or clinic setting is preferred.</li></ul>
Location : Location: US-VA-Norfolk</div>

Intern, Community-Engaged Learning

<div>Overview:
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This internship provides structured, supervised applied learning in health data systems and electronic medical record (EMR) operations within the Center for Engagement &amp; Leadership (CEL). The intern will support the HOPES and Street Health programs by performing data quality reviews, generating reports, assisting with system configuration, and supporting curriculum-delivery tools&mdash;all within the context of CEL&rsquo;s community-engaged health education mission. Work is guided by contextual and content knowledge acquired through the intern&rsquo;s undergraduate degree; day-to-day supervision will be provided by the CEL Director and the Street Health Facilitator.</p>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li><b>EMR Data Quality Review:</b> Review and identify data entry inconsistencies, missing fields, and errors within the EMR system used by HOPES and Street Health. Flag issues for supervisor review and assist with corrections following established protocols</li><li><b>
Reporting and Data Exports:</b> Generate and format standard reports from the EMR system for program staff, faculty, and clinical supervisors. Compile data summaries to support program evaluation and accreditation reporting.</li><li><b>
User Support and System Configuration: </b>Assist program staff, students, and preceptors with day-to-day EMR access, account setup, and basic troubleshooting. Escalate unresolved technical issues to the vendor or DTT as appropriate.</li><li><b>
Interface and Data Exchange Support:</b> Under supervisor direction, assist with reviewing data exchange processes between the EMR and associated systems, flagging discrepancies and documenting workflow steps.</li><li><b>
Curriculum Support Tools (Medical Spanish):</b> Assist with maintaining and updating digital materials and tools supporting the Medical Spanish curriculum, including content updates and basic system configuration. Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Minimum Qualifications and Skills</p><ul><li><div>
Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Sciences, Information Systems, or a closely related field.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated coursework or experience with data entry, database use, or electronic health/medical records.</div></li><li><div>
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established data management procedures.</div></li><li><div>
Effective written and verbal communication skills.</div></li></ul><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Prior exposure to EMR platforms (e.g., Athena, Epic, or similar systems).</li><li>
Experience in a clinical, public health, or community health education environment.</li><li>
Familiarity with HIPAA and health data privacy requirements.</li><li>
Conversational or professional proficiency in Spanish.</li></ul>
Location : Location: US-VA-Norfolk</div>

Health Data Systems Intern, Community Engaged Learning

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Health Data Systems Intern, Community Engaged Learning