Diabetes Educator jobs in Houston, TX

Job 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.

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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

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

Company Profile

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Health Centers offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital – right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.  At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.