Summary:

The RN Diabetes Educator (RNDE) will assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the clinical opportunities and strategies for improving delivery of diabetic patient care and staff education regarding such. The RNDE will act as a liaison with all multi disciplinary departments and services concerning diabetes education.The RNDE will develop and provide diabetes education for patients and their families on an inpatient and outpatient basis as directed. 

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program required
• BSN preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Minimum of three years clinical RN experience required
• Minimum of three years experience managing the care of patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
• Familiarity with insulin pumps preferred   
• Current Texas RN license required
• Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) preferred. If not CDE at time of hire, successful completion of CDE exam within 2 years of hire/transfer date is required to remain in position
• Current BLS certification required – American Heart Association

Work Type: 

Full Time