Diabetes Educator - Staff Education - Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Corning
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: Responsible for educating
individuals with diabetes and their families through use of the
Living with Diabetes DSMES (diabetes self?management education and
support) Program and one on one learning opportunities. Initiates
appropriate measures to inform the public and the nursing staff of
the availability of the program, identifies educational needs of
diabetics and of those who care for diabetics, plans and implements
programs to meet the identified needs. Oversees the day?to?day
operations of the DSMES service and ensures that the national
standards are always met and maintained. Education, License & Cert:
1.Baccalaureate degree in nursing, dietetics, and/or education. 2.
NYS licensed registered nurse and/or NYS certified registered
dietitian; certified from the N.C.B.D.E. in diabetes education or
able to sit for the exam within 12 months. Experience: 1. Two or
more years experience in the area of diabetes management strongly
preferred. 2. Academic and/or experiential preparation in program
management and in the care of people with chronic disease. 3.
Demonstrated competence in teaching and in applying principles of
teaching/learning processes. 4. Demonstrated competence in skills
of communicating, leadership and creativity with groups. 5.
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to develop skills in
teaching and in applying principles of the teaching/learning
process with adult learners and child learners. 6. Experience in
insulin pump therapy or willingness to learn all aspects of insulin
pump therapy to become a certified pump trainer. 7. Microsoft
Office computer skills required; to include Word, Access and Excel.
Essential Functions: 1. Educate individuals with diabetes and their
families through use of the Living with Diabetes DSMES (diabetes
self?management education and support) Program and one on one
learning opportunities. 2. Identifies educational needs of
diabetics and of those who care for diabetics, plans and implements
programs to meet the identified needs 3. Conducts follow?up on all
diabetic clients and implements continuing education plan when
indicated. 4. Oversees the planning, implementation/development,
scheduling, and evaluation of designated educational programs
(including the DSMES service) for patients, families and staff
caring for patients. 5. Initiates appropriate measures to inform
the public and the nursing staff of the availability of the
program. 6. Monitors and facilitates maintenance of DSMES team
members qualification (CE credits, training, competency,
licensures, and registrations). 7. Responsible for maintaining ADA
recognition and participating in the evaluation of the DSMES
service’s effectiveness by maintaining appropriate records and data
for assessment and evaluation purposes 8. Serves as the chair of
the Diabetes Advisory Committee, arranges/coordinates the
activities of the Advisory Group, and provides input to members
when appropriate. 9. Liaises between the DSMES team members, the
Advisory Group, and other departments and administration. 10.
Prepares reports using collected data and presents to the Advisory
Group. 11. Recognizes the importance of keeping abreast of new
information and materials available to the institution and to the
diabetic consumer. Keeps current on A.D.A. standards of care. 12.
Received a minimum of 15 hours annually of continuing education in
diabetes and/or educational principles. Other Duties: 1. Travel for
this position is sometimes required between Guthrie entities 2.
Participation in community and employee engagement activities is
required. 3. It is understood that this description is not intended
to be all?inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as
necessary in the performance of this position. The pay range for
this position is $29.04-45.78.
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