Registered Nurse II Diabetes Education (PRN)

Texas A&M University System•Victoria, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II (PRN) provides as needed support and assistance for the Diabetes Education Program, to include education instructions, initial health assessments of class participants, and maintaining State Department of Health Records as required. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, Texas A&M Health does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related work experience as a Registered Nurse, including experience in diabetes education.
Registered Nurse – Texas Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensure/certification must be maintained for continued experience.
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
5 years of related work experience as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Ability to multi-task
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Strong ability to work with different low-income populations.
Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

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.
Assists in developing new enhancements to diabetes education program and related services.
Develops new outreach education programs according to emerging community needs.