Registered Nurse/Diabetes Care and Education

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,040 - 118,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Diabetes Care and Education. This position involves working closely with members to provide diabetes education, support, and management plans. The role requires a valid RN license, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Candidates should have a background in community health and must be able to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as Diabetes Care and Education Specialist; two years nursing experience in ambulatory care.
• Excellent nurse-physician communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with diabetes management and education.
• Contact members and providers to develop personalized management plans.
• Educate members on device usage and self-management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Motivational interviewing

Critical thinking

Independent decision-making

Quality assurance

Quality improvement processes

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Certified Diabetes Educator certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Registered Nurse/Diabetes Care and Education

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• Work closely with Quality Assurance RN Manager to assist members with newly diagnosed diabetes (DM) and members with known DM and high A1Cs and gaps in care.
• Telephonically contact members and providers to develop management plan, that best fits member’s needs.
• Provide diabetes education and support in a manner accommodating of the member's lifestyle, beliefs, and culture.
• Enable the member, in collaboration with her/his physician, to better understand the management of blood glucose, and develop coping skills to address the daily challenges of the disease
• Assist members in identifying patterns and opportunities for improvement in daily self-management, including making healthier food choices, staying physically active, monitoring blood glucose levels, taking medication as prescribed, and coping with the lifestyle changes that diabetes requires. Reduce the risk of complications, and potentially decrease the need of medications and eliminate the need for emergency room visits.
• Educate members to better understand how to use prescribed devices, such as meters, insulin pens, and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
• Perform additional duties and projects, as assigned by management.
  
  

Requisition #:

6991

# of openings:

1

Employment Type

Full time

Position Status

Permanent

Category

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid

Fund

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund

Job Classification

Exempt

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Quality Assurance RN Manager to assist members with newly diagnosed diabetes (DM) and members with known DM and high A1Cs and gaps in care.
• Telephonically contact members and providers to develop management plan, that best fits member’s needs.
• Provide diabetes education and support in a manner accommodating of the member's lifestyle, beliefs, and culture.
• Enable the member, in collaboration with her/his physician, to better understand the management of blood glucose, and develop coping skills to address the daily challenges of the disease
• Assist members in identifying patterns and opportunities for improvement in daily self-management, including making healthier food choices, staying physically active, monitoring blood glucose levels, taking medication as prescribed, and coping with the lifestyle changes that diabetes requires. Reduce the risk of complications, and potentially decrease the need of medications and eliminate the need for emergency room visits.
• Educate members to better understand how to use prescribed devices, such as meters, insulin pens, and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
• Perform additional duties and projects, as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist /Certified Diabetes Educator certification required.
• Minimum of three (3) years ofDiabetes Care and Education Specialist (formerly referred to as Certified Diabetes Educator) experience and two (2) years nursing experience in ambulatory care, community health care or medical/surgical required
• Must have strong experience in clinical assessment, patient education, motivational interviewing, critical thinking, independent decision-making, quality assurance and quality improvement processes.
• Must have excellent nurse-physician communications skills.
• Intermediate computer and digital literacy
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license with ability to travel in New York Metropolitan area preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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