Certified Diabetic Educator *Lake Success,NY*
NYU Langone Health - Lake Success, NY
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation''s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Diabetic Educator *Lake Success,NY*. In this role, the successful candidate Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/ training to individuals and groups according to the scope of practice, standards of practice, and standards of professional performance for Diabetes Educators (American Association of Diabetes Educators Update 2011) for patients at the NYU FGP Ambulatory practices.Job Responsibilities:Supports FGP practice diabetes, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes patients through appropriate interventions and education to achieve all identified treatment goals.Develops insulin and oral hypoglycemic protocols as required to allow effective management of practice patients.Maintains all specified qualifications as detailed belowParticipates in education of practice RNs to encourage constantly increased understanding of clinical care of diabetes patients and support a clinical culture of well informed and competent diabetes care in the FGP. Participates in maintaining optimum practice operations for care of diabetic patientsParticipates in clinical co-management with FGP physicians and other care providers. This includes making appropriate modifications of diabetes medical regimens, per FGP protocols, based on critical assessment of patient clinical factors and blood glucose data. Engages in regular ongoing critical examination of diabetes educator practice and professional performance and makes recommendations to maintain highest level of care and operations possible. Completes all required documents necessary for appropriate diabetes patient care. Ensures that the ADA certification standards are met and maintained at all timesPromote diabetes self-management education and training (DSME/T) as an integral part of diabetes care. Promotes documentation of the outcomes of DSME/T. Encourages research to validate practice and improve quality DSME/T and diabetes careCDE scope of practice will include assessment, education and appropriate therapeutic interventions and recommendations for:All patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes as well as those with gestational diabetes, All patients who require education for unrelated conditions that affect blood glucose or require blood glucose monitoring such as hypoglycemia, All patients who require education for unrelated conditions that affect blood glucose or require blood glucose monitoring such as hypoglycemia, Patients on subcutaneous insulin pump therapy, Patients undergoing assessment with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)Minimum Qualifications:The Certified Diabetes Educator position is a health professional who is either registered or licensed by an appropriate accrediting body in his/her respective field with minimum of bachelor''s degree, masters preferred. CDE must be Certified by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educator. CDE should have a background in diabetes education with a minimum of 1 year in diabetes education either in hospital setting or outpatient practice. Specific skills should include clinical competence in the following:Use of oral agents, insulin, and other injectables such as GLP-1 agonists (e.g. exenatide), and pramlintide to manage diabetic patientsClinical management of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetesAll aspects related to education and successful use of chronic subcutaneous insulin pumpsUse and interpretation of continuous glucose monitors and sensorsFacility with management and modification of diabetic regimens based on glycemic control and specified targets identified in the care plan.Required Licenses: Certified Diabetes EducatorQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you''ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine''s EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal ''EEO is the law'' poster or visit for more information. 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Created: 2025-10-04