The Educator uses the educational design process to address knowledge and practice gaps in diabetes management. They lead educational programs for patients and their families, focusing on self-control skills and continuous quality improvement.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Certified Diabetes Educator certification, RN licensure, and experience in diabetes management. Additional qualifications include being a Registered Dietician and a Certified Social Worker.
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Job description
Department/Unit
Medicine -
Community
Endocrinology
Work
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Salary Range
$77,075.00 - $119,466.00 The Educator uses the educational design process to close the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through needs assessment and to impact evidence-based practice. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the professional development of others and supports life-long learning as individuals transition across learning/practice environments, and professional roles. Applies a systematic process to shift individuals, teams, and organizations from current state to desired state and close performance gaps. Applies a variety of learning technologies to address learning and performance needs, encourage knowledge sharing, and promote collaboration. Provides leadership to project and learning activity implementation, scientifically measuring the impact on organizational goals. Helps establish and participates in an education program teaching self-control skills to persons with diabetes and their families/ significant others. This education program includes an assessment, individualized implementation plan and follow-up evaluation. Obtain regular continuing education in areas of diabetes management and will also participate in The Endocrine Group's continuous quality improvement process.
Qualifications
CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification is required Didactic and experiential preparation in diabetes management is preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure NYS is required RD - Registered Dietician is required Communication:
Presents self in a professional courteous manner.
Establishes and maintains professional rapport with the physicians and office staff.
Establishes and maintains good rapport with patients and significant other appropriately. Customer Relations
Identifies self with name when answering the telephone.
Greets each patient by introducing self.
Responds appropriately to patient requests as they occur.
Reports all patient complaints to the Diabetes Education Coordinator as the occur.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality, with the exception of reporting all medical related information to the Diabetes Education Coordinator or Physician. Infectious Disease:
Benefits
Excellent Health Care Coverage
Physical Wellbeing Programs
Mental Wellbeing Programs
Emotional Support Services
Follows appropriate use of Universal Precautions without deviation.
Reports incident of observed or suspected non-compliance with Universal Precautions immediately to the Manager. Quality Improvement:
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program under the direction of the Coordinator.
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Market context
Part-time diabetes educator roles in New York
In New York, part-time diabetes educator roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for patient education, care coordination, and chronic disease support across clinical settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a Certified Diabetes Educator credential, RN licensure, and diabetes management experience, with additional value placed on Registered Dietician or Certified Social Worker qualifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm that the health care, physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, and emotional support offerings align with your needs before applying.
