Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonFour 10-hour shifts per week, including at least one weekend day.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
- Graduation from an approved/accredited nursing program is required.
- A current State of Texas nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire.
- Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is required within one year of employment, or Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management certification for a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner is required within one year of employment.
- Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by the clinic or standard of care.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based diabetes self-management education and support to newly diagnosed and complex diabetes patients and their families throughout hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Develop and implement standardized patient and staff education programs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support care planning and transitions of care.
- Serve as a diabetes content expert to promote best practices, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in organizational committees and identify opportunities to improve glycemic outcomes.
- Provide counseling and emotional support while ensuring education and documentation meet institutional and American Diabetes Association standards.
- Conduct patient assessments, prioritize care needs, involve family members in the education process, and ensure effective communication with the care team.
- Develop and implement comprehensive educational plans based on orders from physicians or qualified non-physician practitioners.
- Ensure documentation adheres to organizational guidelines and American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists standards.
- Provide education through one-on-one sessions and group classes and facilitate group discussions as required.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of program accreditation plans in accordance with American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists guidelines.
- Initiate contact with the care team as needed and involve the unit supervisor or manager for issues requiring senior-level intervention.
- Contribute to program quality and performance improvement activities.
- Enhance clinical knowledge and skills through Continuing Education Unit programs, personal study, and staying current with clinical standards.
- Maintain practice standards consistent with American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists recommended competencies.
- Develop educational materials in line with American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists guidelines and collaborate with the supervisor, manager, and team members on feedback.
- Participate in health system initiatives through formal appointments or as a unit representative.
- Engage in community screenings and health-fair initiatives as appropriate.
- Manage daily assignments and scheduling, accommodating cancellations and urgent appointments as they arise.
Desired Qualifications
- Two or more years of clinic nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with direct diabetes education experience.
- Experience working directly with patients and family members to educate them and provide counseling for new and complex diabetes cases through personalized guidance, skill training, and ongoing emotional support.
About the company
UT Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical center in Dallas, Texas, integrating patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. It operates a main campus and regional medical centers alongside four schools, including a medical school and graduate programs in health professions and public health. What sets UT Southwestern apart is research output ranked No. 1 worldwide by the Nature Index, backed by Nobel laureates on faculty. The goal is to advance medical discovery into better treatments and compassionate patient care.
Company Size
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$18M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Stephens Greth Foundation gave $100 million on April 1, 2026 for the pediatric campus.
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- World Cup 26 and Dallas Pulse partnerships expand brand visibility and community recruiting in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Paxton sued affiliate Jason Jarin on February 18, 2026, escalating Texas care restrictions.
- UT Southwestern lists twelve physician departures closing practices by June 30, 2026.
- Research reliance on NIH, ARPA-H, and state grants exposes labs to political budget shocks.
What makes UT Southwestern Medical Center unique
- UT Southwestern won up to $25 million ARPA-H funding for VITAL on January 12, 2026.
- Simmons Cancer Center joined AccessHope’s network in June 2024, extending national oncology reach.
- UT Southwestern operates the Texas Behavioral Health Center, opened June 16, 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer