Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

Proposed Minimum Salary $5,000.00 monthly

Job Location Victoria, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

The Registered Nurse I supports the Diabetes Education Program.

Schedule:

Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends, if needed.

Required

Education and Experience:

Successful completion of a Registered Nurse education program.

Required Licenses and

Certifications:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. CPR certified. Valid State of Texas driver’s license. Licensure/certifications must be maintained for continued employment.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use and manage an electronic medical/health records system.
• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Diabetes Education/ Care Instructions Develops, maintains, and provides individualized diabetes self-education and support/care plans for program participants (patients) and monitors progress on a quarterly basis.

Collaborates with referring providers and other healthcare professionals who are not part of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) service regarding education provided, education plans, and outcomes.

Provides preventive education to the community and students.

Documents and maintains class participants’ education records and health care needs.

Maintains State Department of Health records as required.

Travels to various education locations and assumes responsibility of assigned location(s).

Patient Assessments Performs comprehensive initial and quarterly reassessments of participant’s education and health care needs, including diabetes self-management knowledge, skills, and readiness for behavioral/lifestyle change. Collects biometric data, including blood pressure, heart rate, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, blood glucose, and hemoglobin A1c (HBA1c). Maintains and operates biometric equipment for initial and quarterly reassessments. Documents assessment and biometric data.

House Bill 984 Training/ Other Provides training to school personnel who are not licensed healthcare professionals in the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain licensure/certification(s). May provide supervision for support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life…