Diabetes Educator
Position: Diabetes Educator
Job ID: 402684
Location: US-TX-Houston
Department: TCHPC-Greenspoint Shared Serv
Job ID: 402684
Location: US-TX-Houston
Department: TCHPC-Greenspoint Shared Serv
Talent Area: Professional - Clinical
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: 8a - 5p
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: 8a - 5p
About Texas Children's Hospital
Founded in 2013 by Texas Children's Health Plan, The Center for Children and Women is a NCQA recognized patient and family-centered medical home that provides enrolled Texas Children's Health Plan members the highest quality community-based health care, education, and advocacy. We have two locations at Greenspoint and Southwest Houston.
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Summary:
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:
- Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- CDCES from the Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education required
- RN or RD license from the Commission on Dietetic Registration required
- LD from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians preferred
- 2 years professional clinical experience required
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
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