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The Diabetes Educator provides individual and group diabetes education using evidenced based practice methods.

Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Your Job Responsibilities :

• Assess patient's medical, psychosocial, socioeconomic, educational and activity needs making appropriate recommendations based on these needs.
• Facilitate group education classes based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self Management Education guidelines, monitor blood sugar logs and assist patients with problems solving.
• Individually counsel patients in diabetes self-management by setting goals and action plans, and using appropriate level of educational materials.
• Possess skills in teaching finger stick and alternate site testing of self monitoring blood glucose with monitors commonly used.
• Possess skills in teaching various forms of insulin techniques, such as, syringe, pens, Innolet, etc., including devices for patients with special needs.
• Possess thorough knowledge in the management therapies of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
• Provide continuity of care by assessing patient's progress and making appropriate recommendations for diabetes self-management.
• Remain current in diabetes literature and research; update and revise diabetes materials and handouts as needed with current information.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

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• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
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