Diabetes Educator- Pediatric Endocrinology Department- Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Diabetes Educator to join their Pediatric Endocrinology Department. This role involves working closely with children diagnosed with diabetes, providing essential education and support to patients and their families. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing patient care through collaboration and communication. The position requires a commitment to ongoing education and certification, ensuring you stay at the forefront of diabetes management. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in teaching Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training (DSME/T).
• Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training to pediatric patients with diabetes.
• Participate in daily team huddles and assist with blood sugar reviews.

Skills

Diabetes Education

Patient Coaching

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Job description

Diabetes Educator- Pediatric Endocrinology Department- Days

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

The Diabetes Educator will work with an array of pediatric patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, predominately Type 1, and provide coaching to patients/families/caregivers of children with diabetes. Daily tasks include but are not limited to participating in daily team huddles, providing new onsite education, assisting with blood sugar reviews, assisting patients with starting technology, teaching virtual insulin pump class monthly, etc.

This team member will rotate with our outpatient (75%) and inpatient (25%) populations working at our Pembrooke and Parham Road locations as well as the Children’s Pavilion every other week. The hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with occasional circumstances for longer evenings.

The Diabetes Educator provides Diabetes and Self-Management Education/Training (DSME/T) to patients with diabetes, including but not limited to: Type 1, Type 2, gestational and steroid-induced diabetes according to the existing standards of care.

Education includes, but is not limited to: signs/symptoms and respective treatments for hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis), HHNK (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic non-ketoacidosis) and sick day therapies.

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or CDCES eligible within 18 months of employment and applicable clinical licensure required by the State of Virginia: a clinical psychologist, registered nurse, occupational therapist, optometrist, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician, podiatrist, master certified health education specialist, certified clinical exercise physiologist, registered clinical exercise physiologist, registered dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, or registered PA, with current, active and unrestricted license, certification or registration OR a minimum of a master’s degree in social work from a United States college or university accredited by a nationally recognized regional accrediting body

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment

Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 18 months of date of hire and applicable clinical licensure required by the State of Virginia: a clinical psychologist, registered nurse, occupational therapist, optometrist, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician, podiatrist, master certified health education specialist, certified clinical exercise physiologist, registered clinical exercise physiologist, registered dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, or registered PA, with current, active and unrestricted license, certification or registration OR a minimum of a master’s degree in social work from a United States college or university accredited by a nationally recognized regional accrediting body

Experience REQUIRED

1-3 years’ experience in teaching DSME/T

Experience PREFERRED

2-5 years’ experience teaching DSME/T in an academic medical setting

Education/training REQUIRED

Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or CDCES eligible within 18 months of employment and applicable clinical licensure required by the State of Virginia: a clinical psychologist, registered nurse, occupational therapist, optometrist, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician, podiatrist, master certified health education specialist, certified clinical exercise physiologist, registered clinical exercise physiologist, registered dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, or registered PA, with current, active and unrestricted license, certification or registration OR a minimum of a master’s degree in social work from a United States college or university accredited by a nationally recognized regional accrediting body.

Education/training PREFERRED

None

Independent Action(s) Required

Initiates patient/family intervention based on self-assessment of educational need(s).

Initiates community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs.

Contacts the appropriate Social Services Department to report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation cases.

Initiates education activities with and for facility staff.

Contributes to quality improvement activities through self-analysis of services and needs.

Participates in service area meetings, training, and patient care conferences.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): None

Additional Position Requirements

Occasional evening or weekend diabetes education sessions/programs

Age Specific Groups Served

0-20 age patient population

Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)

Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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