Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY

Diabetes Nurse Educator - Pediatrics

Job Summary: The Diabetes Nurse Educator - Pediatrics assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the patient centered diabetes education program at the SUNY Upstate Joslin Affiliate. Plans and conducts continuing education program in diabetes for professionals and the general public. Collaborates with other educators and providers in the areas of program development, implementation, marketing and review of clinical programs/services. Participates in the development of education curricula and materials by writing original material and/or reviewing the work of others. Participates in case management, telephonic triage, and patient care planning and goal setting. Provide diabetes education services and general diabetes self-management education (DSME) to patient and families, care partners and community at Joslin and throughout the Upstate Network. Minimum Qualifications: NYS licensed/registered (or eligible) RN, Bachelor's degree in Nursing, health or education related field and 3 years of direct patient care clinical experience (preferably with diabetes care and management) required OR NYS licensed/registered (or eligible) RN, Associate's degree in Nursing and 5 years of direct patient care clinical experience required. Certified Diabetes Care and Education (CDCES) certification or ability to obtain CDCES within 4 years of hire required. Excellent written/oral communication skills and strong computer skills required. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree preferred. Diabetes experience preferred. Work Days: Monday-Friday, varying shifts between 7:00AM-5:30PM Message to Applicants: This position has been reposted, originally posted on July 1, 2022. This position is located at the Nappi Center. Recruitment Office: Human Resources Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].