Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Overview

• The Registered Nurse role focuses on diabetes care and education, supporting members with newly diagnosed diabetes and those with high A1Cs.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance RN Manager to develop personalized diabetes management plans for members.
• Provide education and support tailored to members' lifestyles, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.
• Enable members to understand blood glucose management and develop coping skills for daily challenges.
• Assist members in identifying patterns for improvement in self-management practices.
• Educate members on the use of prescribed devices, including insulin pens and glucose monitoring tools.
• Support members in reducing risks of complications and emergency room visits through effective diabetes management.
• Participate in additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with members and providers to create effective diabetes management plans.
• Conduct telephonic consultations to address gaps in care and high A1Cs.
• Provide education on healthier food choices, physical activity, and medication adherence.
• Assist members in coping with lifestyle changes required by diabetes management.
• Educate members on the use of diabetes management devices and tools.
• Support members in reducing risks of complications and emergency visits.
• Maintain effective communication with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement processes.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification required.
• Minimum three years of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist experience required.
• Two years of nursing experience in ambulatory care, community health, or medical/surgical settings required.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, and motivational interviewing skills needed.
• Intermediate computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and valid NYS Driver’s license preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.