Diabetes Educator; In-patient

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.

• 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).

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

• 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.

Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role.

• 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 may be 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 faci