Diabetes Educator Jobs in Texas

A Diabetes Educator plays a crucial role in the nutrition industry by providing education, support and guidance to individuals with diabetes on how to manage their condition effectively. They work in collaboration with healthcare teams to develop personalized meal plans, provide advice on exercise routines, monitor patients' blood glucose levels, and educate patients on medication management. Diabetes Educators also play a key role in the prevention of diabetes by offering education and awareness programs about the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

Important skills for a Diabetes Educator include excellent communication, counseling, problem-solving, and patient care skills. They should be able to interpret medical data and work closely with a healthcare team. Diabetes Educators often have a background in healthcare, especially in nutrition or nursing. Hence, they should possess a related bachelor's degree and be a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), a credential administered by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. Prior to becoming a Diabetes Educator, an individual may have roles as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or Clinical Nutritionist.

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Diabetes Educator II-Tyler Primary Pediatric-Full Time

  • Tyler, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 17 days ago

Assists with diabetes education in-service for nursing staff/physicians....

Certified Diabetes Educator - Ob/Gyn

  • Houston, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 days ago

The Certified Diabetes Educator provides extensive outpatient and in-patient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical...

Registered Nurse Clinic-Diabetes Educator-Pediatrics Endocrinology

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Certified Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) preferred....

Diabetes Educator II - Jacksonville Multi-Specialty Clinic

  • Jacksonville, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Assists with diabetes education in-service for nursing staff/physicians....

Diabetes Educator RN

  • Dallas, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 45+ days ago

the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators or eligible to take exam once necessary experience is obtained....

Diabetes Educator

  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago

When appropriate a Diabetes Education Specialist/Diabetes Educator with an RD/RDN credential, may assess and provide nutritional care to patients....

Certified Diabetes Educator

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Registered Dietitians (RD), Registered Nurse (RN), Pharmacist (RPH): Must have one of the following: RD - Registered Dietician RN - Registered Nurse RPH - Pharmacist....

Diabetes Educator II

  • Houston, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 60+ days ago

When appropriate a Diabetes Education Specialist/Diabetes Educator with an RD/RDN credential, may assess and provide nutritional care to patients...

RN DIABETES EDUCATOR Days Mon-Fri

  • Dallas, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 90+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Works under general supervision to provide Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) for patients within a designated department or specialty area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job...

Teaches classes on medical nutrition therapy as appropriate....

Certified Diabetes Educator - Pediatrics (Woodlands)

  • Shenandoah, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shenandoah, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Certification/Skills: Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure or a Registered Dietitian (RD) holding active registration....

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Diabetes Educator Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Diabetes Educator positions.



Highest Education Level

Diabetes Educators in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.0%
Master's Degree
43.1%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Associate's Degree
2.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.6%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Diabetes Educators in Texas
2-4 years
41.6%
1-2 years
39.4%
Less than 1 year
15.4%
None
2.6%
4-6 years
1.0%



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