Diabetes Educator, FT Days

The Diabetes Educator is healthcare professionals who focus on helping pediatric patients and their families with and/or at risk for diabetes and related conditions achieve behavior change goals which, in turn, lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health status. Diabetes Educators provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the biological and social sciences, communication, counseling, and education to provide diabetes self-management education/diabetes self-management training.

Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, and Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience inclusive of a minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing and a minimum of 2 years Diabetes self-management education preferred.
• Three years' experience as a Clinical Dietitian with pediatrics care and/or minimum of 2 years Diabetes self-management experience preferred.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) by the National Board of Diabetes Educators preferred.
• Certified as an Insulin Pump Therapist preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and relevant experience will be considered to include Pediatric experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• OR
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Licensed Registered Dietitian Texas. Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) by the National Board of Diabetes Educators preferred. Certified as an Insulin Pump Therapist preferred. An equivalent combination of training and relevant experience will be considered to include Pediatric experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or related area, from an accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Skills:

• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow oral and written instructions.
• In-depth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, staff, physicians, and management staff.
• Able to lead and effectively manage groups.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.
• Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals.
• Computer skills (Windows, email, internet, Microsoft Office)
• Valid Drivers License
• Bilingual preferred