Diabetes Nurse Educator

Position Overview

The Diabetes Nurse Educator is a vital member of the healthcare team, responsible for patient education, clinical coordination, and intervention across the diabetes care continuum.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients for early signs of diabetes-related complications, ensuring timely intervention.
• Educate patients and families on diabetes self-management, lifestyle changes, and disease prevention using evidence-based resources.
• Develop and lead individual and group education programs aligned with ADA guidelines to promote long-term health outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions through feedback, glycemic trends, and health outcomes.
• Provide instruction on the safe use of diabetes medications and devices such as insulin, glucagon, glucometers, pumps, and CGMs.
• Interpret data from blood glucose logs, insulin pumps, and CGMs to inform care planning and collaboration with providers.
• Assist with device troubleshooting, CGM sensor insertion, and data review for clinical review.
• Coordinate patient-centered care by collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams in various settings.
• Support compliance with regulatory standards and promote diabetes awareness through community outreach and wellness events.
• Maintain professional development to stay current with best practices and support quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience with proficiency in RN curriculum areas.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current NY RN license.
• CPR certification required within one week of employment.
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator within two years of hire.
• Preferred: experience in primary or specialty care, valid driver's license, and additional certifications.

Work Environment

• Office setting with exposure to equipment disinfectants, in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Requires mobility, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, and potential patient lifting.
• Access through multi-level facilities, with PPE usage per infection control guidelines.
• Serves patients of all ages, with HIPAA-level access to patient information.