Sobre este puesto de Diabetes Nurse Educator en United Health Services
Position Overview
Develops and provides one-on-one and group educational programs for patients with diabetes in the outpatient and inpatient setting based on the American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines.Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management.
Evaluates outcomes of the education provided.
Collaborates and leads patients, families, and all members of the health care team in coordinating patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Promotes diabetes awareness within the organization and the community.
Assists to maintain credentialing of the UHS Diabetes and Endocrinology Center with the American Diabetes Association.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
UHS Sleep and Neurodiagnostic CenterWork Shift and Schedule:
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range:
$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experienceThis position is not eligible for benefits.
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Education/Experience
Minimum Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
- At least 2-year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in a walk-in/primary care/specialty care setting.
License/Certification
Minimum Required:
- Current NY State RN license.
- Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.
- Certified Diabetes Educator within 2 years of hire.
Preferred:
- Current Driver’s license.
- Office specific- IE: Oncology Certification, Lactation Consultant, Wound/ Ostomy Certification.
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About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
