RN- Diabetes Care

Job Responsibilities:
-Possess comprehensive knowledge of all diabetes medications to counsel patients on proper administration techniques, potential side effects and expected outcomes.
-Prepare prior authorizations for diabetes related medications for insurance companies.
-Lead the process to appeal denials of medications to ensure patients have timely access to vital treatments.
-Work with pharmacies to solve coverage issues so patients have safe and effective substitutions of medications where appropriate alongside the endocrinologist and nurse practitioner.
-Educate patients on the fundamentals of diabetes ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the disease from both a biological and practical management perspective.
-Foster patient centered approaches and tailor teaching methods to individual needs and ensure patients grasp the intricacies of managing their condition.
-Conduct glucose tolerance tests and ensure patient safety and accurate results.
-Offer culturally sensitive nutritional counseling including dietary approaches such as the Mediterranean diet.
-Provide patient specific exercise counseling tailored to individual needs and limitations.
-Instruct patients on the implementation usage and troubleshooting of continuous glucose monitors and integrate devices with mobile technology and facilitate data sharing with the center for remote consultations.
-Upload data from patient home monitoring devices so the data is available to the clinical team during in person and virtual visits.
-Teach insulin administration management of high and low blood sugar sick day rules and glucagon pen usage.
-Provide in depth training on different continuous glucose monitor brands to ensure patient proficiency.
-Troubleshoot issues related to insulin pumps and coordinate with distributors for pump authorization and provide technical and emotional support.
-Assure patients have adequate supplies on an ongoing basis to avoid interruptions in care.
-Educate patients on insulin pump usage features and maintenance.
-Respond to medical advice inquiries regarding diabetes management.
-Collaborate with the diabetes care team including the depression care manager to identify diabetes distress and ensure timely referrals.
-Work alongside the registered dietician and health coach to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
-Uphold and promote excellence in diabetes care in partnership with endocrinologists and nurse practitioners.

********RN should have outpatient experience and knowledge of Diabetes

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current and valid New York State Registered Nurse License.
-Certification in Diabetes Education.

Experience:


Outpatient: 1 year (Required)
Diabetes care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

Certified Diabetes Educator (Required)