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Coord, Diabetes Education - Endocrine Neoplasia & HD
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
a. Functions as a multidisciplinary team member, working with physicians to enhance the delivery of diabetic patient care
b. Participates in educational and clinical research to provide optimal services to patient with diabetes
c. Trains, coordinates, and develops staff to assist in the delivery of diabetic teaching to patients and families
d.Assist in pursuing ADA certification for diabetes self-management program, if determined feasible by department or institutional management
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or dietetics.
Five years clinical experience as a nurse or dietitian.
PREFERRED: to include one year of diabetes education experience.
CERTIFICATION: Must have a Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) within 240 days of entry into the job and Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must also have one of the following: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) Current Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) with Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.
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