Sr. Diabetes Educator, CDCES - Maternal Fetal Medicine

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Sr. Diabetes Educator, CDCES to support its Maternal Fetal Medicine team in Harrisburg. The department specializes in high-risk pregnancies and provides diabetes education and care across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. The educator actively manages diabetes care according to established standards and collaborates with physicians as needed to support optimal patient outcomes. The role is part of a supportive, collaborative team in a specialized area of women’s health, with opportunities for professional growth. Free parking is available on and around the hospital campus.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays or weekends. Benefits and workplace perks mentioned include excellent benefits, free parking, room for growth and advancement, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related health care field.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• 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.
• VP approval for promotion.
• BLS or CPR required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
• One of the following credentials or professional qualifications: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ASCM-CEP), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Occupational Therapist (OT), Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist (PT), Physician Assistant Certified (NCCPA), Psychologist, Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
• Act 34 clearance.
• Current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state if the facility is in a state covered by the Nursing Licensure Compact. Employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who change their residency to the facility’s state must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in diabetes education is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide education according to the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education in association with all aspects of health care for people with diabetes.
• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Instruct patients and family members or significant others in healthy lifestyles, blood glucose testing, medication management, risk reduction, insulin administration, and insulin pumps.
• Accurately document all patient interactions and ensure appropriate and complete billing for diabetes education services.
• Provide diabetes education training and updates to staff.
• Manage ongoing patient care, consulting with physicians as appropriate, by answering questions, reviewing home glucose monitoring results, reviewing diabetes medications, and monitoring glycemic control.
• Provide support services for diabetes care and education when applicable.
• Act as a resource and advisor for new Diabetes Educators.
• Assess diabetes patients’ educational needs and create a care plan in outpatient, inpatient, or community settings.
• Participate in achieving and maintaining American Diabetes Association Recognition of the health system’s educational programs in outpatient, inpatient, or community settings.
• Adjust medication and insulin doses according to established protocols.

Benefits

• Free parking on and around the hospital campus.
• Room for growth and advancement.
• Excellent benefits.
• Pleasant work environment.
• Friendly team.
• Supportive, collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a highly specialized area of women’s health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior