Registered Nurse/Certified Diabetes Educator

Cayuga Medical Center

11d•$40 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Diabetes Nurse Educator performs professional nursing, consultation, and educational services for people with diabetes and provides community health education. The role develops health education curriculum and consults with patients of all ages about diabetes management. As an outpatient clinic RN, the position assesses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems through case finding, health teaching and counseling, supportive or restorative care, and execution of medical regimes prescribed by licensed providers. The nurse participates in a patient-centered care team focused on coordinated care, helping patients and families manage population health through evidence-based methods. Nursing care must remain consistent with any existing medical regimen. This position reports to the Outpatient Services-Director of Nursing and Clinical Services. The role is onsite in Elmira, New York. The disclosed pay range is $39.90–$47.50 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved RN program.
Current New York State nursing license.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or ability to obtain the certificate within two years of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience in a medical office setting.
Excellent communication and writing ability.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive diabetes education to patients, families, and staff on disease management, medications, nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, foot care, and prevention of complications.
Assess, monitor, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with diabetes, focusing on disease management, complication prevention, and improved health outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, care coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate high-quality patient care and appropriate follow-up services.
Perform patient assessments, triage, and care planning; identify changes in patient condition and communicate recommendations to providers.
Deliver patient-centered education about medications, procedures, chronic disease management, preventive care, and community-based support programs.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, medication reconciliation, referrals, and patient communications.
Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations, laboratory services, and other clinical office operations to support continuity of care.
Perform authorized clinical procedures and diagnostic testing, including phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, medication administration, point-of-care testing, and specialty office procedures.
Ensure compliance with infection control standards, medication administration policies, safety regulations, emergency preparedness protocols, and applicable legal and professional requirements.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, community outreach programs, continuing education activities, and professional development while promoting a positive, patient-centered care experience.