Pediatric Diabetes Educator (RN or RD) Hybrid

Job Description Summary

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist reports to the Ambulatory Manager of Operations.

Under general supervision and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, this role coordinates and provides age specific and developmentally appropriate care for pediatric diabetes patients across Ambulatory spaces.

This role serves as the primary educator and leader for diabetic care coordination. Shall support organizational efforts as needed that include access, quality improvement, literature review, patient advocacy, and outpatient staff development.

Additionally, will establish educational programs required to meet identified patient, staff, and organizational goals. Promote a positive, motivating environment to support staff retention. Guide staff to appropriately manage conflict, ongoing problems, and department issues. Delegate appropriately with defined expectations. Verify accurate documentation in EMR to enhance revenue collections.

Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, and the nursing or dietitian profession. Consistently exhibits accountability. Champions collaborative practice with coworkers and other disciplines and departments. Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers. Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making. Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements. Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area. Recognize learning needs and obtain guidance to acquire appropriate education and/or training.

Proactively contribute recommendations to improve patient care and clinic operations. Coordinate and manage care by applying analytical reasoning, reflection, rational problem-solving skills, using evidence-based information and clinical judgment.

Assist with the development of personal objectives. Evaluate practice through discussion with appropriate staff and self-evaluation. Accept and utilize constructive feedback to improve performance. Orient and train new staff in assigned areas. Provide timely written and verbal feedback. Demonstrate effective use of computer-based information for decision support, continuous quality improvement and professional development. Assists with message management as scope of practice requires.

Maintain efficiency with call response time and patient requests. Monitor in basket messaging and communicate all relevant information required to coordinate care. Complete and coordinate all relevant tests and procedures. Build collaborative relationships with external agencies (ex. School nurses, DME companies) to promote the health of our diabetic patients.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000241 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory Childrens Services (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

This position is Monday-Friday 8-5pm schedule, with a requirement to rotate to various Pediatric Clinics. The schedule is a blend of working in office and remote work, for patient management.

Minimum Education and Requirements:

Option 1 – RN Path:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina or compact state.

• Minimum of 5 years RN nursing experience.

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification required within one year of hire.
• Registered nurses with no CDCES must obtain 15 diabetes related CEU's within 30 days from date of hire.

Option 2 – Dietitian Path:

• Bachelors degree in a nutrition-focused field.

• Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within one year.

• Why Join MUSC

  • Make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families managing diabetes.
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a strong focus on innovation and care quality.
  • Access to continuing education, professional development supp