Pediatric Diabetes Education Specialist

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC HealthCare in Southern Arizona seeks a Diabetes Care Educator for TMCOne - Pediatric Multispecialty Wilmot. The role plans, delivers and evaluates diabetes education for inpatients, outpatients, and families, while supporting community education initiatives.

Candidate should have a nursing degree or equivalent, with diabetes education experience. Licensure in Arizona as RN or RD is required; CDE certification is preferred or obtainable within a year.

Qualifications

• RN and/or RD licensure permitting work in Arizona
• Experience in diabetes care, education or nursing is required
• CDE certification preferred or obtainable within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, documents, and evaluates diabetes education for inpatients, outpatients and families.
• Participates in community education programs.
• Directs orientation/training and in-service education for staff.
• Develops treatment plans and discusses proposed course of treatment with the attending physician.
• Ensures educational needs of staff are met and acts as an education resource.

Skills

Diabetes care knowledge

Education principles

Presenting material

Training material development

Reading and interpreting procedures

Writing reports and manuals

Communication with patients and staff

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

MSW

Bachelor’s in Nutrition or related field

Job description

TMC HealthCare in Southern Arizona seeks a Diabetes Care Educator for TMCOne - Pediatric Multispecialty Wilmot. The role plans, delivers and evaluates diabetes education for inpatients, outpatients, and families, while supporting community education initiatives.

Candidate should have a nursing degree or equivalent, with diabetes education experience. Licensure in Arizona as RN or RD is required; CDE certification is preferred or obtainable within a year.