Position Summary

The Diabetes Staff Nurse Educator will provide qualified nursing and diabetes education to nurses and develop, implement, and evaluate the diabetes nursing regimen for prescribed diabetes treatment. The role also prepares training for OSH nurses in all aspects of diabetes care, works with the Regional and Diabetes Staff Nurse Supervisor to identify nurses in need of support and diabetes training, identifies agency-covered schools without a regular nurse to provide direct support to parents and school personnel, serves as a resource to nurses and students, and plays an instrumental role in developing policies and procedures and training.

Reports to

Diabetes Supervisor of Nurses

Key Relationships

Works closely with OSH nurses, regional supervising nurses, school administrative staff (including paraprofessionals, the Principal and Assistant Principal), students needing diabetes care or seeking diabetes services, insulin and diabetes technology representatives, and consults with parents/guardians regarding diabetes management and treatment goals to enhance a student’s functional ability within the classroom and home setting.

Responsibilities

- Develops and implements individual treatment plans for students in need of diabetes care.
- Develops and presents lessons in diabetes management, in close coordination with paraprofessionals to benefit students in the least restrictive environment, including providing hands‑on training, materials, and protocols to paraprofessionals.
- Provides annual and refresher training as well as student‑specific training to nurses, paraprofessionals, and other identified staff.




- Reviews medical and health records of students receiving diabetes care for completion of data.
- Works with regional supervisors to identify nurses and agency‑covered schools without a regular nurse to provide support and training in diabetes care and devise appropriate interventions.
- Develops relationships with insulin and technology representatives to facilitate diabetes training and support to nurses and school staff.
- Develops relationships with diabetes providers in their areas to serve as a liaison between providers, families, and schools, as needed.
- Participates in multidisciplinary and parent conferences to discuss student progress and offers specific recommendations for diabetes health programs related to individuals and groups of students.
- Assists in developing Section 504 plans, promotes collaboration between Section 504 Coordinators, and serves as a resource for questions related to Section 504 or IEP services.
- Instructs and consults with teaching and supervisory staff on matters relating to diabetes services.
- Prepares training opportunities for OSH nurses in all aspects of diabetes care and maintains database of training and implementation goals.




- Functions as preceptor for nursing students from accredited nursing programs in local colleges and universities.
- Contacts primary care providers and/or endocrinologists regarding students’ diabetes management related to the continuity of care both in school and at home.
- Serves as a resource to OSH and School staff.
- Other activities as appropriate.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

- A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.

Plus

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a health related field.
- Significant experience providing care to children with diabetes.
- Knowledge of diabetic education services and mastery of the full spectrum of diabetes technology, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
- Experience as a pediatric diabetes nurse.
- Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator (CDNE) credential or the ability to obtain diabetes nurse educator certification within two years of employment strongly preferred.

Preferred

- Prior nursing experience in a school or public service setting.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of health care agencies and services provided in the New York metropolitan area.
- Flexible and willing to travel.

Salary

$71,540

Application

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Notes

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

*NewYorkCityResidency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri‑state area to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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📌 Diabetes Staff Nurse Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 NYC Office of School Health - Nursing Unit
📍 Melbourne