Educator

Pediatric Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator - 8hr Per Diem Days

Make a Difference. Inspire others.

A true leader aims to inspireand at Cedars-Sinai, that's exactly what our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. They are also part of the foundation for the world-class healthcare provided at Cedars-Sinai. Our people bring an unmatched passion to their craft and it shows in everything they accomplish, including achieving Magnet designation for an unprecedented five times! Now we invite you to join us. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incrediblefor yourself, and for others.

As a CDCES, a professional practitioner, you will assume responsibility for coordination of Children's Health center Pediatric Diabetes Management Program.

• You will develop, deliver, evaluate and conduct diabetes management activities and education to hospital staff, patients and family members including diabetes medications, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and other education needs.
• Develops educational programs and materials related to diabetes management to meet the needs and interests of patients, families, nurses, staff, physicians and the community
• Partner with NP to conducts and participates in research focused on diabetes management across varied patient populations
• Assist with validation of Electronic Health Record (EHR) components regarding best practices, discharge education and other documentation as needed

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current California State RN License required.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification (CDCES).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience.
• Two (2) years experience in diabetes/endocrinology preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.