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Position: Diabetes Educator

Talent Area: Professional - Clinical

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Austin, TX, US

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: ATXNC CLINICAL NUTRITION, AMBU

Shift: 8a-4:30p M-F

Job ID: 406670

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 (CDE) 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

About Texas Children’s

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 10 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Texas Children’s also plans to build a 360,000-square-foot freestanding hospital for children and women, set to open in 2024.

Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood.

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