Job Description Summary
Job summary: The MUSC Children’s Health Inpatient Pediatric Diabetic Care Coordinator reports to the Manager of Pediatric Acute Care. Under general supervision and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, this role coordinates and provides age specific and developmentally appropriate care for pediatric diabetes patients throughout their hospital stay. This role serves as the primary educator for nursing and patients and is the leader for diabetic care coordination for inpatient. This role will support organizational efforts as needed that include access, quality improvement, literature review, patient advocacy, and growth of the inpatient program. Additionally, will establish educational programs required to meet identified patient, staff, and organizational goals. Assume responsibility for maintaining adherence to Joint Commission/American Diabetes Association Advanced Diabetes Certification, and evidenced based standards of practice.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC000239 CHS - ACU (Acute Care) 9 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type
Salary

Pay Grade
Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and demonstrated strong clinical practice and preferred pediatric diabetic or endocrine experience. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist by the American Association of Diabetes Educators required within one year of hire. An advanced knowledge of pediatric diabetes concepts and skills that include but are not limited to, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring devices, and use of various advanced diabetes technology preferred. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or recognized equivalent.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and demonstrated strong clinical practice and preferred pediatric diabetic or endocrine experience. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist by the American Association of Diabetes Educators required within one year of hire. An advanced knowledge of pediatric diabetes concepts and skills that include but are not limited to, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring devices, and use of various advanced diabetes technology preferred. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or recognized equivalent.

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