Registered Nurse - Certified Diabetes Educator, CDCES - 10 Hour Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A true leader strives to inspire—and at Cedars-Sinai, that’s exactly what our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. They are also part of the foundation for the world-class healthcare provided at Cedars-Sinai. Our people bring an unmatched passion to their craft and it shows in everything they accomplish, including achieving Magnet® designation for an outstanding five times! Now we invite you to join us. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using innovative facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN required.
• Current California State RN License required.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification (CDCES).
• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• MSN preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in diabetes/endocrinology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for coordination of the hospital-wide Diabetes Management Program.
• Develop, deliver, evaluate and conduct diabetes management activities and education to hospital staff, patients and family members including diabetes medications, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and other education needs.
• Lead an outcome-based approach to patient care by insuring evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary care delivery.
• Identifies safety concerns, and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to institute measures to ensure a safe and timely discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees