Diabetes Educator, FT Days (57490)

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator is healthcare professionals who focus on helping pediatric patients and their families with and/or at risk for diabetes and related conditions achieve behavior change goals which, in turn, lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health status. Diabetes Educators provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the biological and social sciences, communication, counseling, and education to provide diabetes self-management education/diabetes self-management training. Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, and Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience inclusive of a minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing and a minimum of 2 years Diabetes self-management education preferred.
• Three years' experience as a Clinical Dietitian with pediatrics care and/or minimum of 2 years Diabetes self-management experience preferred.
• Current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Licensed Registered Dietitian Texas.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or related area, from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow oral and written instructions.
• In-depth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, staff, physicians, and management staff.
• Able to lead and effectively manage groups.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.
• Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals.
• Computer skills (Windows, email, internet, Microsoft Office)
• Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) by the National Board of Diabetes Educators preferred.
• Certified as an Insulin Pump Therapist preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and relevant experience will be considered to include Pediatric experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, and Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level