Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Lemoyne, PA

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