Sr. Diabetes Educator, CDE (RN) - Children's Endocrinology (Lemoyne)
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Physician Services
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Great opportunity to join a multi-specialty pediatric clinic, housing 4 full time specialties, 6 rotating specialties and 3 satellite locations. This position will be primary in the Lemoyne office but will require travel to provide support at UPMC Harrisburg up to 25% of the time.
Provides diabetes education in outpatient, inpatient or community setting. Manages diabetes care according to standards and in consultation with the physician (when needed).
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Provides diabetes education in outpatient, inpatient or community setting. Manages diabetes care according to standards and in consultation with the physician (when needed).
Responsibilities:
- Provides education according to the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education in association with all aspects of health care for the person with diabetes.
- Demonstrates a service-oriented approach to her/his position by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- Instructs patients and family members/significant others in the implementation of Healthy lifestyles, Blood glucose testing, Medication management, Risk reduction, Insulin administration, Insulin pumps
- Accurately documents all patient interactions and ensures appropriate and complete billing for diabetes education services
- Educators are expected to provide training and updates on diabetes education to staff.
- Manages on-going care for patients (consulting with physician as appropriate) by answering questions, reviewing home glucose monitoring results, reviewing diabetes medications accordingly and monitoring glycemic control
- Provides support services for diabetes care/education when applicable.
- Act as a resource/advisor for new Diabetes Educators
- Assesses diabetes patients' educational needs and create a care plan in outpatient, inpatient or community setting
- Participates in achieving/maintaining American Diabetes Association Recognition of Health System's educational programs in outpatient, inpatient or community setting
- Adjusts medication/insulin doses according to established protocols.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related health care field required
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
- Experience in diabetes education strongly recommended
- Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level.
- Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
- Annual completion of a VP approved professional contribution selected from one of the corporate goals.
- Must have VP approval for promotion.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Licensure as a registered nurse or dietitian, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, physician assistant, exercise physiologist, pharmacist, or physical therapist
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Clearances must be dated within 90 days - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: 5927362561
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Lemoyne
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