Diabetes Educator- Pediatric Endocrinology Department- Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Pediatric Endocrinology team where you'll provide essential education and support to children with diabetes. In this role, you'll work closely with families, offering guidance on diabetes management and technology use. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you'll help foster a supportive environment for both patients and their caregivers. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young patients while working in a dynamic and rewarding academic medical setting. If you're passionate about pediatric care and diabetes education, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• CDCES certification or eligibility within 18 months required.
• 1-3 years experience in teaching DSME/T preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Diabetes and Self-Management Education/Training to pediatric patients.
• Participate in team huddles and deliver onsite education.

Skills

Diabetes Education

Patient Coaching

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Join our Pediatric Endocrinology Department! We are a close-knit team of 5 specialized MDs, 3 APPs, and multiple ancillary staff, including Diabetes Educators, Social Workers, Triage Nurses, etc. Our team values collaboration to enhance patient care and fosters an environment of clear communication, learning opportunities, team wellbeing, and mutual respect.

The Diabetes Educator will work with pediatric patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, primarily Type 1, providing coaching to patients, families, and caregivers. Daily tasks include participating in team huddles, delivering onsite education, reviewing blood sugar data, assisting with technology initiation, and teaching virtual insulin pump classes monthly.

This role involves rotating between outpatient (75%) and inpatient (25%) settings at our Pembrooke and Parham Road locations, as well as the Children's Pavilion every other week. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, with occasional longer evenings.

The Diabetes Educator provides Diabetes and Self-Management Education/Training (DSME/T) to patients with various types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and steroid-induced, following current standards of care. Education topics include signs/symptoms and treatments for hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, DKA, HHNK, and sick day management.

Qualifications

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible within 18 months, and applicable clinical licensure in Virginia (e.g., RN, MD, Pharmacist, etc.) with active, unrestricted license or a master's degree in social work from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Experience: 1-3 years in teaching DSME/T; preferred 2-5 years in an academic medical setting.
• Education/Training: CDCES eligible within 18 months, with applicable licensure as above.

Additional Requirements

• Independent actions include initiating patient/family interventions, referrals, reporting suspected abuse, and contributing to quality improvement activities.
• Occasional evening or weekend education sessions.
• Serving patients aged 0-20 years.
• Physical activities include lifting, standing, sitting, bending, walking, reaching, and repetitive motions. Sensory and mental skills include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking, reading, and logical thinking. The environment may be fast-paced, noisy, and require adaptability.