Diabetes Educator (In-patient) (per diem)

About the role

Provides state of the art CDCES diabetes education assessment, diabetes self-management education (DSME) to patients and their families/care-partners, helping to optimize their diabetes management. Assists with the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient centered diabetes education program at Stony Brook Medicine. Collaborates with other educators and members of the medical team in identifying needs, developing and providing clinical plans. Located at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 DSMES in inpatient setting.
• Communicate with referring primary medical team.
• Support instruction in diabetes education for nursing orientation and critical care.
• Active member of the Diabetes Advisory Committee.
• Assist in updating materials needed to keep Diabetes program within The Joint Commission advanced certification in inpatient diabetes care.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for planning, teaching and evaluating the delivery of clinical nursing Diabetes Self Care Management Education (DSME/S) for adult patients with diabetes.
• Maintain and document in patient records per standard of care and to meet certification requirements.
• Ongoing review and assessment of program resources.
• Responsible for upkeep and ordering of DSME education supplies.
• Maintain professional registration, certification and state licensure; attend continuing education programs, conferences to maintain CDCES and RN credentials.
• Evaluate and assess patient’s management and education needs, self-care behaviors, and obstacles to successful implementation of therapy in a variety of settings.
• Provide formal training on diabetes management and risk factor reduction.
• Document and process medical records and statistical records according to Stony Brook Medicine Policy and Procedures.
• Identify discharge needs at point of initial patient contact and assist in transition of care planning.
• Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NYS license.
• CDCES with experience teaching comprehensive diabetes self-management education.
• 2-5 years experience specializing in Diabetes program management and development, research experience, and quality assurance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and standards from the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range: $79.18 per hour.

Schedule

Per Diem.