Sr. Diabetes Educator, CDCES - Maternal Fetal Medicine

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

3d•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 across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. The educator manages diabetes care in accordance with established standards and collaborates with physicians as needed to support patient outcomes. The role is part of a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth in a specialized area of women’s health. Free parking is available on and around the hospital campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays or weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related health care field.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
Maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
Complete annually a VP-approved professional contribution selected from one of the corporate goals.
Have VP approval for promotion.
BLS or CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Hold one of the listed professional credentials: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), MD, DO, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, LMSW, MCHES, OT, Optometrist, Pharmacist, PT, Physician Assistant Certified (NCCPA), Psychologist, RD, RDN, or RN.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Hold Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification.
Meet Act 34 requirements.
Hold current licensure in the state where the facility is located or, where applicable, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility’s state must apply for licensure there within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diabetes education is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide diabetes 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 through courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
Instruct patients and family members or significant others on healthy lifestyles, blood glucose testing, medication management, risk reduction, insulin administration, and insulin pumps.
Accurately document patient interactions and ensure appropriate and complete billing for diabetes education services.
Provide training and updates on diabetes education to staff.
Manage ongoing patient care, consulting with physicians as appropriate; answer questions, review home glucose monitoring results, review diabetes medications, and monitor 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 Health System educational programs in outpatient, inpatient, or community settings.
Adjust medication and insulin doses according to established protocols.