Inpatient Diabetes Educator RN | Patient Education & Care

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Inpatient Diabetes Educator RN to provide evidence-based diabetes education to hospitalized patients and families, and to support discharge planning. This role participates in team education, policy development, and quality improvement efforts to improve glycemic outcomes.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, BLS, and diabetes education certification within the first year, with a focus on ADA and ADCES standards.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor's in a related field and approved nursing program.
• Experience: Diabetes education experience preferred; clinic nursing experience may be required by department.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct patient assessments and involve family in education.
• Develop and implement diabetes education plans per physician orders.
• Ensure documentation meets ADA and ADCES standards.
• Deliver education in one-on-one and group settings.
• Contribute to program accreditation and quality improvement efforts.
• Engage with care team and escalate issues to supervisor as needed.

Conocimientos

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Graduate of approved nursing program

Descripción del empleo

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Inpatient Diabetes Educator RN to provide evidence-based diabetes education to hospitalized patients and families, and to support discharge planning. This role participates in team education, policy development, and quality improvement efforts to improve glycemic outcomes.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, BLS, and diabetes education certification within the first year, with a focus on ADA and ADCES standards.