Diabetes Nurse Educator

Nyuhs; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS Diabetes Nurse Educator in Binghamton, NY seeks an RN to develop and provide diabetes education both inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes ADA-guided education, outcomes evaluation, and collaboration with the health care team.

Per diem schedule, with compensation ranging from $37.00 to $55.50 per hour, depending on experience. Not eligible for benefits. Requires NY RN license and CPR within 1 week; Certified Diabetes Educator within 2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current NY State RN license and CPR certification within 1 week of start.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides one-on-one and group educational programs for patients with diabetes in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management.
• Evaluates outcomes of the education provided and coordinates patient care with the health care team.
• Promotes diabetes awareness within the organization and community.
• Assists to maintain credentialing of the Diabetes Center with the American Diabetes Association.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Diabetes Nurse Educator# Career Opportunities## Diabetes Nurse EducatorApply: Binghamton, NY: Posted Today: R0000017020# **Position Overview**Develops and provides one-on-one and group educational programs for patients with diabetes in the outpatient and inpatient setting based on the American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines. Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management. Evaluates outcomes of the education provided. Collaborates and leads patients, families, and all members of the health care team in coordinating patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Promotes diabetes awareness within the organization and the community. Assists to maintain credentialing of the UHS Diabetes and Endocrinology Center with the American Diabetes Association.**Primary Department, Division, or Unit:**UHS Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center**Work Shift and Schedule:**This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.**Compensation Range:**$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience**This position is not eligible for benefits.**-----**Education/Experience**Minimum Required:* Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.* At least 2-year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum.* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.Preferred:* Previous experience in a walk-in/primary care/specialty care setting.**License/Certification**Minimum Required:* Current NY State RN license.* Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.* Certified Diabetes Educator within 2 years of hire.Preferred:* Current Driver’s license.* Office specific- IE: Oncology Certification, Lactation Consultant, Wound/ Ostomy Certification.