Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Pediatric ...

Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Pediatric Endocrinology Req : 0000073097 Category: Pediatric Nursing Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Location: Dept. Of Pediatrics 756, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027 First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to offer you and your family the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity. We are currently looking for an amazing RN to join our Pediatric Health Center Team! The RN/Diabetes Educator is a professional, Registered Nurse, who will assume clinical responsibility for the care of diabetic patients, along with the Pediatric Endocrinologist and the rest of the diabetes team.Essential FunctionsAssess the patient s past history and current condition, establish and monitor the patient/family goals and outcomes.Assess and implement patient/family education and home care needs.Use an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess patients age-specific needs and age-specific treatment. Specifically responsible for review and management of patient blood sugar levels, including the application of the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and insulin pumps. Plan and conduct patient education classes as form patients of lab results, patient education tests such as training patients to administer medications at home, and administration of injectable medications in the office as required. Complete diabetes education sessions and follow up in a timely manner as per policy and procedure. Seek to provide the highest quality service in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner. Demonstrate practical time management skills.Assist with non-diabetes pediatric endocrinology patient care as appropriate. CDCES Responsibilities Educate newly diagnosed patients with diabetes Inpatient and Outpatient Education. Participate in newly diagnosed / sick day patient phone education and support.Additional education as needed including insulin pump topics, sensor education, and insertion municate with School Nurses regarding care plans and school-related issues.Suggest Insulin Dose Changes Between Physician Visits after reviewing uploaded blood sugar information. Perform diabetes education portion of physician visits.Assist with Certificate of Medical Necessity paperwork for diabetes supplies, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors. Qualifications: Current New Jersey licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse in good standing is required. A Bachelor''s Degree is strongly preferred.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.One-year prior experience as a registered nurse in community health or adult medicine is strongly preferred. ''''Intravenous Therapy'''' / Venipuncture certification is strongly preferred. Current Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred but will train the right candidate.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Basic keyboarding skillsMust be able to communicate effectively by speaking clearly and distinctly in English.Cerner / EPIC EMR experience is desirable.Maintain required BLS Health Saver / Health Care Provider course completion status or acquisition within 90 days of hire. Appropriated Advanced Life (PALS or ACLS) Certification preferred. Successful completion of all orientation programs.We offer a great work environment, competitive rates, and excellent benefits, including:Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401 (k) Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off Short & Long Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsRWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second-largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians, and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals, and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany Description:How do you build a healthier New Jersey? Every day at RWJBarnabas Health, extraordinary people like you come together to shape the answer. In our newly-integrated network of busy urban medical centers, acclaimed teaching and research facilities, and state-of-the-art community hospitals, we''re delivering world-class care to more than 5 million people across the Garden State "” and redefining the career expectations of every member of our team.We''re proud to be one of New Jersey''s premier employers, with a strong financial foundation and an outstanding national reputation for excellence in health care. At the same time, we feel like an extended family: A dynamic collection of diverse and passionate individuals with unique skills, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a shared belief that we''re better together.We know that the best way to serve our state is to build the strongest team in the country. We''re doing that by creating a compelling matrix organization that offers the unrivaled flexibility to explore opportunities across the entirety of our network "” so you can make the choices that will position you to grow and thrive for years to come.How do you build a better future? By focusing on quality of life. Great relationships. Community focus. And tremendous opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth. Take a closer look at RWJ Barnabas Health, and you''ll s

Created: 2025-11-15