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Rochester Regional Health Home Care - Monroe Ave
Full time
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Job Title: Certified Diabetes Educator
Department: Clinical Specialties
Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Care & Hospice Care | 330 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday - Friday standard business hours
SUMMARY The Certified Diabetes Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Diabetes programs, and staff education in the care of Diabetes clients. This responsibility includes participation in the screening of employment applicants, orientation, education, and evaluation of specialty nursing staff, and ensuring that quality patient care is delivered efficiently. Also provides clinical nursing leadership in area of specialty to Home Care professional staff.
ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOME CARE
When you or a loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, home health care can speed healing while also helping you maintain your independence. The Rochester Regional Health Home Care team has provided compassionate, personalized care and assistance for adults and children for more than 50 years, and our quality of care has been among the top-ranked home care groups in the nation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Consultative - Provides consultation to the patients/PCG staff who is participating in the delivery of care for management to the high-risk Diabetes clients, and to the generalist whom is caring for the less complicated Diabetes Patient.
Operations - Participates in the development and maintenance of current operational policies and procedures related to Diabetes programs.
Training - Responsible for development and implementation of orientation, education, and training activities for agency regarding Diabetes management of persons/PCG
Quality Management - Collaborates with the Quality Management staff to design, monitor, and evaluate the continuous quality improvement process, and risk management components of the clinical program. Conferences, joint visits with, and convenes specialty team on a monthly basis to evaluate and update program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited program of professional nursing studies
A valid NY RN license is required.
Diabetes Educator Certification required, or ability to obtain Diabetes Educator Certification within 6 months of start date
Must demonstrate ongoing participation in educational opportunities prepared for National Certification Board Diabetes Educators exam every five years.
Ability to travel and valid NYS driver’s license required.
Must demonstrate solid interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
Basic computer skills are necessary.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$72,800.00 - $93,600.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14607
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
Worksite address
rochester, NY, 14600, US
Who can apply
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