Diabetes Educator II PT/PD

TCH Medical Center; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Diabetes Educator to support diabetes self-management in inpatient and ambulatory settings. You will assess, set goals, educate, intervene, and provide ongoing case management for patients and caregivers.

The role participates in a clinical progression ladder, recognizing expertise and enabling growth based on proficiency and experience. Respiratory fit testing is required for safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• CDCES from the Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education OR BC-ADM from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists required.
• 1 year required as a specialized diabetes care as a licensed dietician or nurse.

Responsibilities

• Teaches patient/family skills for diabetes self-management.
• Evaluates patient needs and suggests management strategies, including IIM and diabetes technology.
• Documents all patient care activities within the medical record.
• Develops and provides education materials and resources for staff, patients, caregivers, and the community.
• Maintains practice by attending continuing education activities and staying current with evidence-based practice.
• Implements proper protocols for diabetes patient management.
• Provides case management including preauthorization paperwork and coordination of care with other providers.
• Diabetes Education Specialist/Diabetes Educator with RD/RDN credential may assess/nutritional care when appropriate.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

Case management

Clinical assessment

Behavioral intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CDCES

BC-ADM

Job description

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?

Texas Children's offers a clinical progression ladder for diabetes educators. Based on each individual's clinical proficiency and years of experience, educators are placed into the level that best aligns with their skills and contributions. This structure supports professional growth, recognizes expertise, and enhances quality of care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's preferred.
• CDCES from the Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education OR BC-ADM from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists required.
• 1 year required as a specialized diabetes care as a licensed dietician or nurse.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

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.