Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator RN provides evidence-based diabetes self-management education and support to newly diagnosed and complex diabetes patients and their families throughout hospitalization and discharge planning. This role develops and implements standardized patient and staff education programs, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support care planning and transitions of care, and serves as a diabetes content expert to promote best practices, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives. The Diabetes Educator actively participates in organizational committees, identifies opportunities to improve glycemic outcomes, provides counseling and emotional support, and ensures all education and documentation meet institutional and ADA standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• Current State of Texas nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse Upon Hire
• (BLS) Basic Life Support certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 Year of employment; OR Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) for CNS & NP within 1 Year of employment

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years clinic nursing (RN) with direct Diabetes Education experience
• Working directly with patients and family members to educate them and provide counseling for new and complex diabetes cases through personalized guidance, skill training, and ongoing emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments, prioritizes care needs, and involves family members in the education process in an outpatient setting.
• Ensures effective communication with the care team.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive educational plan that caters to the specific needs and limitations of patients, based on orders from Physicians or Qualified Non-Physician Practitioners.
• Ensures all documentation adheres to organizational guidelines and ADA and ADCES standards.
• Utilizes time management skills to complete tasks efficiently.
• Provides education in various settings, including one-on-one sessions and group classes.
• Facilitates group discussions as required.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of program accreditation plans in accordance with ADA and ADCES guidelines.
• Ensures adherence to program plans for maintaining excellence and consistency.
• Initiates contact with the care team as needed and involves the unit supervisor or manager for issues that require senior-level intervention.
• Actively contributes to the programs' quality and performance improvement activities.
• Continually enhances knowledge and clinical skills through Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs, personal study, and staying updated with clinical standards.
• Maintains practice standards consistent with ADA and ADCES recommended competencies.
• Develops educational materials in line with ADA and ADCES guidelines and collaborates with the supervisor/manager and team members for feedback on new materials.
• Participates in health system initiatives through formal appointments or as a representative of the unit.
• Engages in community screenings and health-fair initiatives as appropriate.
• Demonstrates adaptability in managing daily assignments and scheduling, accommodating cancellations and urgent appointments as they arise.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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