Diabetes Educator (In-Patient)

Position Summary

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. Will 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 educations and members of medical team in identifying the needs, developing and providing clinical plans.

Duties of a Diabetes Educator (In-patient) may include the following but are not limited to:

• Provided 1:1 DSMES in inpatient setting.
• Responsible for communication with referring primary medical team.
• Support instruction in diabetes education for the nursing orientation and critical care.
• Active member of the Diabetes Advisory Committee.
• Assists in the updating of materials needed to keep Diabetes program within The Joint Commission advanced certification in inpatient diabetes care.
• Assumes 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 requirements for certification.
• Ongoing review and assessment of program resources.
• Responsible for upkeep and ordering of DSME education supplies.
• Maintains professional registration and 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.
• Documents and processes medical records, and statistical records according to Stony Brook Medicine Policy and Procedures.
• Identify discharge needs at the point of initial patient contact and assist in transition of care planning.
• Demonstrates skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse with current NYS license.
• Obtain certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of hire.

Preferred:

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

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $90000 - $105000.

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