Certified Diabetes Welch 1A (1.0 FTE, Days)
Company: Stanford Children's Health - Lucile Packard Childr
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Here you have the potential and support to achieve extraordinary
outcomes for healthier, happy lives Certified Diabetes
Educator-Clinic-Peds-730 Welch 1A (1.0 FTE, Days) 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
Childrens 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 patients 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
Educator (CDE) 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. Physical Requirements 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. Equal
Opportunity Employer L ucile 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.
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