Inpatient Pediatric Diabetes Care Lead

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The MUSC Children’s Health Inpatient Pediatric Diabetic Clinical Educator role focuses on coordinating and delivering age-appropriate diabetes care for pediatric patients during hospital stays. The educator leads inpatient diabetic care coordination and serves as the primary educator for nursing and patients, while supporting organizational quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include establishing educational programs to meet patient, staff, and organizational goals, and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with RN licensure by SC Board or compact state; 3 years RN experience.
• Alternative: bachelor’s in nutrition; RD licensure with 5 years clinical experience; and 1 year CDCES required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide age-specific, developmentally appropriate care for pediatric diabetes patients during hospitalization.
• Serve as primary educator for nursing and patients; lead diabetic care coordination in inpatient setting.
• Maintain adherence to Joint Commission/ADA Advanced Diabetes Certification and evidence-based standards; develop educational programs for staff and patients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and SC RN licensure (or compact state)

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Registered Dietitian (RD)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The MUSC Children’s Health Inpatient Pediatric Diabetic Clinical Educator role focuses on coordinating and delivering age-appropriate diabetes care for pediatric patients during hospital stays. The educator leads inpatient diabetic care coordination and serves as the primary educator for nursing and patients, while supporting organizational quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include establishing educational programs to meet patient, staff, and organizational goals, and ensuring adherence to