Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Overview

• The Registered Nurse role focuses on diabetes care and education, assisting members with diabetes management and providing personalized support to improve their health outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance RN Manager to address gaps in care and support members with high A1Cs through tailored management plans.
• Provide education on diabetes self-management, including lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and coping strategies to reduce complications.
• Offer guidance on the use of diabetes-related devices, such as insulin pens and glucose monitors, ensuring proper utilization.
• Work in a hybrid schedule with alternating weeks in-office, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Engage telephonically with members and providers to develop plans that align with members' lifestyles and cultural needs.
• Assist members in identifying patterns for improvement in daily self-management, fostering healthier habits and reducing emergency visits.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement initiatives, enhancing care delivery processes and outcomes.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned, ensuring comprehensive support for the department's goals.

Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance RN Manager to support members with diabetes management and address care gaps effectively.
• Provide personalized diabetes education and support, accommodating members' lifestyles, beliefs, and cultural needs.
• Develop management plans in partnership with members and their physicians to enhance understanding of diabetes care.
• Educate members on healthier lifestyle choices, medication adherence, and coping strategies to improve self-management.
• Guide members in the proper use of diabetes-related devices, ensuring effective utilization and monitoring.
• Conduct telephonic outreach to members and providers, fostering collaboration and tailored care plans.
• Assist in reducing complications and emergency visits through proactive education and support strategies.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement processes, enhancing care delivery and member outcomes.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned, supporting departmental objectives and member care.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Diabetes Care and Education Specialist/Certified Diabetes Educator certification required.
• Minimum of three years of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist experience and two years of nursing experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, motivational interviewing, and decision-making skills essential.
• Intermediate computer literacy and basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; valid NYS Driver’s license with travel ability preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Excellent communication skills with physicians and team members required.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving member health outcomes.