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UPMC Sr. Diabetes Educator, CDE (RN) - Children's Endocrinology (Lemoyne) in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania

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.

  • 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 hireClearances 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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