RN, Diabetic Educator Mon - Fri, no weekends

Bassett Healthcare Network • Village of Cooperstown, NY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the attending physician and the Program Coordinator for Diabetes Management, the Diabetes Nurse Specialist serves as an expert resource in diabetes and a core member of the Endocrine Division, providing care primarily in outpatient settings. The role delivers age-appropriate nursing care and education to patients and families, supports clinicians and staff, and contributes to community and hospital education and research as indicated. The specialist works closely with the Program Coordinator on staffing, quality assurance, equipment ordering, regulatory compliance, and program operations.

The position requires assessing patient needs and health data, coordinating tests and treatments, supporting individualized outcomes and self-care, answering patient inquiries, and providing diabetes-management expertise and training to nursing and other healthcare staff. The specialist also assists with educational programming, quality and risk management activities, billing accuracy, and cost-effective supply management. The role requires the ability to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and to assess patient status and related care needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field within one year of hire.
• RNs without a BSN or higher nursing degree must meet New York State BSN in 10 requirements, unless exempt.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience.
• Complete the American Association of Diabetes Educators 1 program within 8 months of hire.
• Become a Certified Diabetes Educator within 3 years of hire.
• Current New York State RN license.
• Skills in accountability, advocacy, clinical practice, communication, interacting with people, program management, reading, writing and comprehension, resourcefulness, responsibility, teaching, and time management.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to push or pull more than 50 pounds and lift objects over 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform moderately difficult tasks, including positioning patients and recording treatments administered.
• Ability to stand for long periods and identify and differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient patient care using the nursing process and addressing age-specific needs, safety, hygiene, nutrition, medication administration, and physiological, spiritual, and emotional needs.
• Collect patient health data and review it with physicians as appropriate.
• Conduct or coordinate outpatient diagnostic tests and treatments according to established protocols.
• Identify individualized expected outcomes for patients.
• Provide patient and family teaching and support; explain treatments and procedures and answer questions.
• Participate in developing patient teaching materials and advise on self-care modifications within the treatment plan, referring to physicians as necessary.
• Respond to patient phone inquiries, identify issues and concerns, and determine the need for an appointment or other intervention.
• Serve as a diabetes-management expert and resource for assigned Bassett Healthcare Network clinics.
• Oversee clinical orientation of new nursing and support staff, assist new clinic nurses with diabetes-management practices, and arrange or participate in related in-service training.
• Help arrange orientation schedules for new nurses and staff and, if certified, orient new Diabetes Nurse Specialists.
• Work with the Program Coordinator as a key member of the Diabetes Education program and Endocrinology Team.
• Maintain positive work performance and team-building conduct, support patients and clinicians, and resolve diabetes-management operational issues, escalating them to the Program Coordinator as necessary.
• Work with the Program Coordinator to support compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards and implement Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities.
• Provide teaching and consultation to nurses, other health professionals, and community health providers, and participate in public education as time permits.
• Assist with educational programs for nurses, students, and other staff; if certified, coordinate and present these programs.
• Participate in educational activities in other departments and community programs, and serve on committees and report on nursing aspects of patient care as indicated.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with financial accountability, equipment ordering and maintenance processes, and department billing.
• Use correct billing methods and ensure EMR notes and billing codes are completed with 90–95% accuracy.
• Order supplies cost-effectively and alert the Program Coordinator to potential issues.
• Perform other similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability protection
• Retirement benefits with an employer match
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for eligible full-time RNs, excluding management; current Bassett Healthcare Network employees are not eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level