Job Description Make a Difference. Inspire others. A true leader aims to inspire-and 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 incredible-for yourself, and for others.
As a CDCES, a professional practitioner, you will assume responsibility for coordination of Childrens 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.
You will develop 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.
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.