Diabetes Education Coordinator - Endocrine Neoplasia & HD

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
•    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

This is a 100% onsite position with a primary focus on inpatient diabetes education and care. While the ideal candidate will be oriented to outpatient services to provide cross-coverage as needed, the primary role remains inpatient-based. Weekend coverage rotates among the CDEs, including Saturday shifts, with a flex day provided the following Monday.

1. Diabetes Education and Care
a. Develops, assesses, implements, and evaluates education plan for patients with diabetes
b. Performs diabetes-specific physical, educational, and psychosocial assessments
c. Facilitates patients' highest level of functioning through the application of culturally relevant interventions
d. Delivers all aspects of the educational plan to patients
e. 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
f. Develops teaching materials that support patient learning needs
g. Participates as a multidisciplinary team member to enhance the delivery of diabetic patient care

2. Team Collaboration in Diabetes Education Services
a. Teaches classes about diabetes management basics and sick day care for caregivers and nursing staff
b. 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
c. Assists with the discharge process for diabetic patients
d. Creates educational materials for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or imaging, including patients who use insulin pumps
e. 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
f. Collaborates with Patient Education Department to develop and monitor educational resources to meet the needs of the diabetic population
 

3. Strategic Program Development
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 patients with diabetes
c. Trains, coordinates, and develops staff to assist in the delivery of diabetic teaching to patients and families
d. Assists in pursuing ADA certification for diabetes self-management program, if determined feasible by department or institutional management
 

4. Other Duties as Assigned