Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) RN #1367

CDE- Diabetes Health Educator – Clinic-Peds. Essential Functions Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s). Provide diabetes self-management training for newly diagnosed patients with diabetes and their families as part of Stanford Children’ s new onset diabetes outpatient program.Collaborate with medical and hospital nursing staff with discharge planning of patients with diabetes and other patient / family interventions as needed.Communicate with patients and families regarding patient care in clinic settings, via Mychart, via email, and via phone call follow­ up.Provide requested in-service training and presentations on pediatric diabetes care for hospital staff, and outside organizationsFacilitate diabetes medical management plans for school events based on patient’ s family and school staff input, and approved by patient’ s diabetes providerCommunicate with school nurses and school staff to clarify diabetes medical management plan for school eventsFacilitate outpatient diabetes classes pertinent to the Stanford Children’ s diabetes education program.Make recommendations involving diabetes management supplies and diabetes devices, including insulin delivery devices, insulin pumps, blood glucose meters, and continuous glucose meters. Provide ongoing education for both the family and patient with diabetes.Assist with training patients starting on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitorsAssist with prior authorizations for diabetes medications and diabetes devices when medically necessary, but not covered benefit of patient’ s insuranceFacilitate diabetes medication prescription renewals, routed to providers in electronic medical records for review and signature.Monitor patients’ diabetes behavioral goals and outcomes¿ communicate and document patient progress for the healthcare team.Assist in-patient hospital staff with diabetes management skills and education.Interact with the multidisciplinary diabetes team in outpatient clinics that provides comprehensive diabetes care and education.Provide outreach and support to the diabetes population, including facilitating out of Stanford system referrals to diabetes management teams (physician and staff) local to patient.Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Bachelor’ s degree in a work related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related experience. Pediatric experience preferred. License/Certification: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Preferred: Board Certified, Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.Ability to adjust education based on the age of the patient with diabetes and the education level of the familyAbility to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising as well as prepare clear, comprehensive written and oral reports and materials.Ability to provide leadership and influence others.Ability to teach, provide lesson plans and give instruction to patients and their families in areas related to their diabetes treatment.Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of project management process and systems.