University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Lemoyne , PA 17043
Posted 3 weeks ago
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:
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
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