NX Certified Diabetes Educator - Clinic-OB/GYN
Company: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Clinical Services
0.001 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift
At Stanford Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begins
with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced
technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered
care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education
and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile
Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring,
committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to
heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of
the job.
Provide diabetes education services for the Diabetes or Obstetric
Programs. Collaborate with the clinical care teams in regards to
appropriate diabetes management and education protocols in the
inpatient and outpatient setting. Provide diabetes education
classes and support group services.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work
performed by positions in this job classification. They are not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also
perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including
but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care,
patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of
physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for
others, participation in ongoing education and training,
communication and adherence to safety and quality programs,
sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and
licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the
hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards
and its Code of Conduct.
Provide diabetes self-management education (DSME) for newly
diagnosed patients with diabetes and their families.
Facilitate 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 monitors. Provide instruction on use of
glucometers, CGM devices, and insulin injection using insulin pens
or syringes
Communicate with patients and families regarding patient care in
clinic settings, via Mychart, via email, and via phone call follow
- up. Ok in both
Collaborate with medical and hospital nursing staff with discharge
planning of patients with diabetes and other patient / family
interventions as needed.
Provide requested in-service training and presentations on
pediatric diabetes care for hospital staff, and outside
organizations.
Assist with prior authorizations for diabetes medications and
diabetes devices when medically necessary, but not covered benefit
of patient's insurance
Facilitate 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) years of progressively responsible and directly
related experience.
License/Certification: Certified Diabetes Care and Education
Specialist (CDCES) maintained by: Certification Board for Diabetes
Care and Education (CBDCE)
Knowledge, Skills, & 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 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
treatment.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional
area.
Knowledge of project management process and systems.
Obstetrics
Works with pregnant women with prediabetes, IGT, gestational, Type
1 or Type 2 diabetes. Instruct patients on carbohydrate counting
and appropriate carbohydrate meal plan.
Facilitate professional development of OB health care teams by
improving clinical theoretical education and knowledge in the field
of diabetes. Communication of clinical research protocols, study
findings, and current practices.
Review hypoglycemia precautions with patients.
Review patient BG logs and under the supervision of attending
Physician, recommend initiating and adjusting insulin doses.
Assist OB providers with ordering diabetes testing supplies and
medications
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job
is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health
Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the job.
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the
role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education,
experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required
by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market
data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary
range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $100,339.20 to $118,476.80
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford strongly values
diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including
the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic
origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition,
genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the
perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of
all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and
veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with
criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized
assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where
applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance. REQNUMBER: 19475-1A
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