Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

Texas A&M • Victoria, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Registered Nurse education program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• CPR certified.
• Valid State of Texas driver’s license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed