Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

• Coastal Bend Health Education Center
• 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.

What we want

The Registered Nurse I supports the Diabetes Education Program. Performs initial and re-assessments for program participants (patients) and provides diabetes education and care instructions. Acts in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.

What you need to know

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Why Texas A&M University?
• We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
• 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 premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month
• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employe es
• Instructions to Appl icants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.