Diabetes Educator

We are searching for a Diabetes Educator -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide assessment, goal setting, education and behavioral intervention, and on-going case management to patients and caregivers to promote diabetes self-management in the inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's preferred.
• CDCES from the Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education OR BC-ADM from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists required.
• 1 year required as a specialized diabetes care as a licensed dietician or nurse.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches patient/family skills for diabetes self-management. Assesses patient family knowledge, individualized the education plan based on learner’s social, economic, cultural and age- appropriate need.
• Evaluates patient needs at appropriate intervals and suggests appropriate management strategies, including IIM and diabetes technology.
• Documents all patient care related activities within the medical record according to established guidelines and formats.
• Develops and provides education materials and resources for TCH staff, patients, caregivers, and the community.
• Maintains practice at appropriate levels by attending continuing education activities and staying abreast of current evidence-based practice.
• Implements proper protocols for diabetes patient management.
• Provides case management related services including requests for durable medical equipment, preauthorization paperwork, and coordination of care with other healthcare providers.
• When appropriate a Diabetes Education Specialist/Diabetes Educator with an RD/RDN credential, may assess and provide nutritional care to patients.

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

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