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 multidisciplinary approach offers patients the best possible outcome, so that successful treatment doesn't have to be a compromise. Our specialists work closely with teams of physicians from other departments to manage patients with these diseases. 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.

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 recommendation to primary care providers.
Develops teaching materials that support patient learning needs

Participates as multidisciplinary team member to enhance the delivery of diabetic patient care

2. 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 that have significant glycemic abnormalities and works with inpatient teams to see what insulin adjustments are needed or if endocrine consultation is needed

Assists with 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 information about 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

3.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 patient with diabetes
Trains, coordinates, and develops staff to assist in the delivery of diabetic teaching to patients and families

Assist in pursuing ADA certification for diabetes self-management program, if determined feasible by department or institutional management

4. Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or dietetics.

EXPERIENCE: Five years clinical experience as a nurse or dietitian.

LICENSURE: 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. 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.

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Additional Information
Requisition ID: 171787 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 107,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 129,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
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