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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Nurse Educator - Diabetes Program in New York, New York
Pay Range
$118,800.00-$196,200.00
Company Overview
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
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Job Description
Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator
Exciting Opportunity at MSK
We are seeking a Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator to participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for diabetes-focused nursing professional development. You will serve as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and caregiver centered care. In this role, you will provide education to individuals and caregivers on a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on diabetes education. The Educator systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care. In addition, you will utilize evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health while establishing goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
Role Overview:
Educates patients and caregivers on diabetes self-management skills & lifestyle changes to improve glycemic control, including nutrition, medication, physical activity, and glucose testing.
Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition.
Work independently within their scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes.
Provides patient care and education that is safe, ethical, patient- and caregiver-centered, culturally congruent, and evidence-based.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.
Key Qualifications:
NYS RN License
Master’s degree in nursing education preferred / other nursing-related masters considered.
5 years of recent and relevant clinical experience with proven leadership abilities, demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and use of educational teaching methodologies.
Specialty certification required.
BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor preferred.
Certification by the National Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required or must be obtained within the first 2 years of employment.
Core Skills:
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Familiarity with diabetes management technologies
Strong communication skills
Ability to use various educational tools and resources to enhance learning.
Demonstrated ability to effectively convey medical information to patients in a clear, understandable manner tailored to their individual needs.
Additional Information:
Location: 1275 York Avenue, NYC
Reporting to The Nurse Leader Nursing Professional Development
Schedule : Onsite 4/10hrs
Pay Range: $118,800 - $196,200
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Job LocationsUSA-NY-New York
Posted Date1 week ago(6/20/2024 12:07 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-78211
Category Nursing - Education
Pay Range $118,800.00-$196,200.00