SC Diabetes Coordinator

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an RN responsible for providing direct care to patients living with diabetes and their caregivers seen in the hospital and any out-patient clinic where these patients are seen under the care of a Cook clinical provider. This person enhances the quality of patient care by providing specialized diabetic education, in-service, and continuing education programs for patients/families and the nursing staff. Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.

Requirements

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• Three years clinical experience; pediatric preferred
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of endocrine nursing.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES; formerly Certified Diabetes Educator CDE) eligible preferred, with certification expected after 3 years in role.

Responsibilities

• providing direct care to patients living with diabetes and their caregivers
• enhancing the quality of patient care by providing specialized diabetic education
• providing in-service and continuing education programs for patients/families and the nursing staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees