Sr. Diabetes Educator, CDE (Rn) - Children's Endocrinology (Lemoyne)

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:

• 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