Certified Diabetes Educator, Registered Nurse, Pediatric Endocrinology, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The primarily role of this position is to proactively manage the outpatient population of Type 1 diabetes patients and growth-hormone requiring patients at Valley Medical Group Pediatric Endocrinology. This includes educating patients and their families with new-onset diabetes in an inpatient setting. This role also includes providing ongoing education to current patients, which will include doing insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor education in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
BSN required.
CDE required.
2 years of pediatric RN experience required.
2 years of experience in caring for pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes, including experience with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
Computer and keyboard skills required.
Medical terminology required.
Current State of NJ license (or legal permission to work from the NJ Board of Nursing).
Completion of General Orientation, VMG specific orientation, CPR certification required.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel (to track HgbA1c values of our patients).
Comfort with email (to keep in touch with patients).
Comfort with Microsoft Word (to write up insulin regimens).
Ability to educate families and children regarding Type 1 diabetes, especially at diagnosis, and to provide emotional support at these times.
Ability to adjust insulin doses for children on multiple-daily injections.

Nice To Haves

Experience with growth hormone therapy preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the outpatient population of Type 1 diabetes patients and growth-hormone requiring patients.
Educate patients and their families with new-onset diabetes in an inpatient setting.
Provide ongoing education to current patients, including insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor education in an outpatient setting.
Download, interpret, and adjust Medtronic, Omni pod, and T-slim insulin pumps.
Download and interpret Dexcom CGMS data.
Care for patients with diabetes by phone and identify those who need urgent medical attention (e.g., acute hypoglycemia or vomiting).
Handle calls from school RNs.
Complete prior authorizations and write insurance appeal letters for diabetes supplies and growth hormone.
Lead a pediatric diabetes support group once a month (in the evening).
Work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing customer needs.
Work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients & family members; & with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, hospital nurses, insurance companies.).
Utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, & respond quickly to emergency situations.
Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve & deliver care.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities