- New York State license for Registered Professional Nurse and current registration of valid permit to practice in New York State as an RN
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of clinical experience, two of which must be in the specialty or related services
- Pediatric experience
- BLS and Infection Control training required
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems
- Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferable, but not required. In the latter case, support will be given for obtaining the certification, which must be obtained within 2 years.
- Able to perform POC blood glucose checks
- Able to administer insulin
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Full-Time STAFF NURSE I/II - The Bronx, United States - Montefiore Medical Center
Description
Overview:
This CDCES certified or CDCES eligible RN will support the Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes division in the inpatient and outpatient locations. Shared responsibilities associated with this position include high risk counseling, training, and management for pediatric patients with diabetes and their families. This position will require time in person and on the phone. Inpatient care needs include providing diabetes education to patients with newly diagnosed or known diabetes and their families daily and reviewing plan of care/discharge plan. Outpatient care needs include new onset type 2 education and/or transition to insulin education maintaining continuity of care, blood sugar crisis management with families and school nurses, and providing diabetes management support to patients and providers in the outpatient ambulatory clinics. The nursing staff work to ensure patient compliance with medications, follow up care, and technology management and usage. The RN will assist with clinical administrative tasks as well, such as medication prior authorizations, enrollment forms associated with diabetes technology and supplies, and school forms.
Requirements:
Preferred: