Diabetes Health Educator - Clinic-Peds-730 Welch 1A (.6 FTE, Days) Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 100 reviews - Palo Alto, CA 94304 Full-time, Part-time Clinical Services .6 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shifts Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is the heart and soul of Stanford Childrens Health. Nationally ranked and internationally recognized, our 311-bed hospital is devoted entirely to pediatrics and obstetrics. Our six centers of excellence provide comprehensive services and deep expertise in key obstetric and pediatric areas: brain & behavior, cancer, heart, pregnancy & newborn, pulmonary and transplant. We also provide an additional, wide range of services for babies, kids and pregnant moms. 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. 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 Childrens 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 organizations * Facilitate diabetes medical management plans for school events based on patients family and school staff input, and approved by patients diabetes provider * Communicate with school nurses and school staff to clarify diabetes medical management plan for school events * 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 * 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) 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 family * 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 diabetes treatment. * Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of project management process and systems. Equal Opportunity Employer Lucile Packard Childrens 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. indlpch gdlpch 8 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like 5210 Health Educator Non-Profit Healthcare - Mountain View, CA 30+ days ago Easily apply Health Educator II Non-Profit Healthcare - Mountain View, CA 6 days ago Easily apply * Diabete Health Educator jobs in Palo Alto, CA * Jobs at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, CA * Diabete Health Educator salaries in Palo Alto, CA Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 100 reviews Stanford Childrens Health is the only health care network in the Bay Area and one of the few in the country exclusively dedicated to... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume