Diabetes Nurse Educator

Sign‐On Incentives:

Up to a $15,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Responsibilities:

As a key member of our multidisciplinary care team, the Diabetes Nurse Educator plays a vital role in supporting patients across the care continuum through education, intervention, and clinical coordination. Responsibilities include:

• Triage and assess patients for early signs and symptoms of diabetes‐related complications to ensure timely intervention and prevent adverse outcomes

• Educate patients and families on diabetes self‐management, lifestyle modification, and disease prevention using evidence‐based resources

• Develop and lead individual and group education programs following American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines to support long‐term health outcomes

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions through patient feedback, glycemic control trends, and documented health outcomes

• Provide instruction and support for the safe use of diabetes‐related medications and devices including insulin, injectables, glucagon, glucometers, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)

• Review and interpret data from blood glucose logs, insulin pumps, and CGMs to assist with care planning and provider collaboration

• Perform insertion and download of CGM sensors for review by providers and assist patients in troubleshooting device‐related concerns

• Coordinate patient‐centered care by collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings

• Work closely with the Unit Coordinator to support compliance with Joint Commission, NYS Department of Health, and infection control standards

• Promote diabetes awareness and education by participating in health fairs, community outreach events, and organizational wellness initiatives

• Support ADA credentialing and quality initiatives for the UHS Diabetes and Endocrinology Center by maintaining standards and documentation

• Stay current with clinical best practices in diabetes education and care through ongoing professional development and continuing education

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• 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.

• 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:

• Previous experience in a walk‐in/primary care/specialty care setting.

• Current Driver's license.

• Office specific‐ IE: Oncology Certification, Lactation Consultant, Wound/ Ostomy Certification.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment that requires working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• The office is air‐conditioned, as well as heated.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Fast‐paced environment including frequent interruptions.
• Frequent sitting, walking, standing and bending.
• Possibility of lifting of patients.
• Mobility may include access through a multi‐level facility, including climbing stairs.
• PPE‐ Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, Gloves per UHS Infection Control and CDC guidelines when appropriate.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3.