What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Education Coordinator - Endocrine Neoplasia & HD position at UT MD Anderson?
Endocrine is looking for a Coordinator, Diabetes Educator!!!
Cancers of endocrine glands are rare, but their optimal treatment requires the same attentive diagnosis and therapy as more common malignancies. MD Anderson's Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders department provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for patients with endocrine system tumors, both malignant and benign.
Our endocrinologists collaborate with our surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists to provide dedicated state-of-the-art patient care, while performing clinical research to evaluate how best to apply the most recent developments in cancer medicine. As part of this approach we provide comprehensive services for patients who were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus as a result of their cancer treatment. Our Glycemic Management Program assists other providers with their patients with glycemic disorders.
The ideal candidate is a patient-centered diabetes education professional with strong clinical expertise and demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive, culturally relevant diabetes education plans. They are skilled in conducting diabetes-specific physical, educational, and psychosocial assessments; supporting patients with complex self-management needs through appropriate interventions, insulin dose adjustments, and medication protocols; and collaborating closely with primary care and specialty providers. This candidate excels in interdisciplinary teamwork, providing education to patients, caregivers, nursing staff, and providers; performing glycemic surveillance; supporting discharge planning; and creating tailored educational materials for diverse care settings and technologies. They also contribute to strategic program development through staff training, participation in education and clinical research, cross-departmental collaboration, and support of initiatives such as ADA certification for diabetes self-management education programs.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Cancers of endocrine glands are rare, but their optimal treatment requires the same attentive diagnosis and therapy as more common malignancies. MD Anderson's Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders department provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for patients with endocrine system tumors, both malignant and benign.
Our endocrinologists collaborate with our surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists to provide dedicated state-of-the-art patient care, while performing clinical research to evaluate how best to apply the most recent developments in cancer medicine. As part of this approach we provide comprehensive services for patients who were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus as a result of their cancer treatment. Our Glycemic Management Program assists other providers with their patients with glycemic disorders.
The ideal candidate is a patient-centered diabetes education professional with strong clinical expertise and demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive, culturally relevant diabetes education plans. They are skilled in conducting diabetes-specific physical, educational, and psychosocial assessments; supporting patients with complex self-management needs through appropriate interventions, insulin dose adjustments, and medication protocols; and collaborating closely with primary care and specialty providers. This candidate excels in interdisciplinary teamwork, providing education to patients, caregivers, nursing staff, and providers; performing glycemic surveillance; supporting discharge planning; and creating tailored educational materials for diverse care settings and technologies. They also contribute to strategic program development through staff training, participation in education and clinical research, cross-departmental collaboration, and support of initiatives such as ADA certification for diabetes self-management education programs.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
- Diabetes Education and Care
- Develops, assesses, implements, and evaluates education plan for patients with diabetes
- Performs diabetes-specific physical, educational, and psychosocial assessments
- Facilitates patients' highest level of functioning through the application of culturally relevant interventions
- Delivers all aspects of the educational plan to patients
- Assesses and recommends appropriate interventions for clients who experience difficulties in managing condition, including basic insulin dose adjustment; makes medication changes or follows medication adjustment protocols, or makes necessary recommendations to primary care providers
- Develops teaching materials that support patient learning needs
- Participates as a multidisciplinary team member to enhance the delivery of diabetic patient care
- Team Collaboration in Diabetes Education Services
- Teaches classes about diabetes management basics and sick day care for caregivers and nursing staff
- Glycemic surveillance: Reviews daily reports on inpatients who have significant glycemic abnormalities and works with inpatient teams to determine insulin adjustments or need for endocrine consultation
- Assists with the discharge process for diabetic patients
- Creates educational materials for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or imaging, including patients who use insulin pumps
- Creates educational modules for providers and other members of institutional staff about management of glycemic abnormalities, including glucose monitoring, basal/bolus insulin therapy, and appropriate dosing
- Collaborates with Patient Education Department to develop and monitor educational resources to meet the needs of the diabetic population
- Strategic Program Development
- Functions as a multidisciplinary team member, working with physicians to enhance the delivery of diabetic patient care
- Participates in educational and clinical research to provide optimal services to patients with diabetes
- Trains, coordinates, and develops staff to assist in the delivery of diabetic teaching to patients and families
- Assists in pursuing ADA certification for diabetes self-management program, if determined feasible by department or institutional management
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Required: Bachelor's Degree or
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or dietetics.
- Required: 5 years Clinical experience as a nurse or dietitian.
- Required: CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification Within 240 days of entry into the job. and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
- Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire or
- Required: RD - Registered Dietitian Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Upon Hire or
- Required: LD - Licensed Dietitian Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians. Upon Hire
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 180014
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days, Weekends
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 89,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 133,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No