Certified Diabetes Educator

UTHealth Houston; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is hiring a Certified Diabetes Educator for their pediatric clinic in Katy, Texas. In this role, you will provide essential education on diabetes management and assist in patient care under compliance with the American Diabetic Association guidelines. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Nutrition and relevant certifications are required. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, providing a chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
• Licensed Dietitian by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required.
• Three years of experience, or substitute with equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
• Assist patients in obtaining diabetic supplies.
• Manage the diabetic program following ADA guidelines.
• Communicate daily with patients regarding their blood sugar reports.

Skills

Patient Education

Diabetes Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Food & Nutrition Sciences

Job description

This is an Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Expanding Pediatric Clinic in Katy!

Our well-established pediatric clinic in Katy is expanding to meet the needs of our thriving community, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a trusted practice that’s building on its strong foundation to serve even more families with exceptional pediatric care.

Certified Diabetes Educator

The Certified Diabetes Educator will provide extensive outpatient and in‑patient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing.

Position Location

UT Physicians Pediatrics Multispecialty Clinic Katy

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Position Key Accountabilities

• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern management of blood glucose, insulin administration and safety guidelines, and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system training.
• Provides assistance to the patient in obtaining diabetic supplies.
• Refer patients to community resources.
• Management of diabetics in the clinic, and via phone.
• Manage the diabetic program in compliance with the American Diabetic Association guidelines.
• Provide case management of diabetic patients under physicians’ supervision.
• Provide diabetes training and education to clinical staff.
• Assist with research projects including data collection, patient recruitment, and other duties as needed.
• Communicate with patients and families on a daily basis reviewing blood sugar reports.
• Communicate with schools that have diabetic patients regarding diabetes management.
• Refill insulin and diabetic supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
• Licensed Dietitian by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition Sciences or related field.

Three years of experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.