RN Patient Educator

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . The Registered Specialty Nurse Patient Education is responsible for creating an environment in classroom and clinical settings that facilitate learning. They effectively demonstrate the ability to deliver education to the intended audience using appropriate teaching strategies, adult learning principles, teaching tools and written information. They are responsible for designing curricula and formulating program outcomes to prepare patients/family to maintain or improve their health behaviors and/or health status after leaving the hospital/clinic with regards to diabetes. They are knowledgeable of, and use, a variety of education strategies to assess and evaluate patient/family learning. They will routinely collaborate with other health professionals to provide for the education needs of patients/families.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing with 7 years or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus 5 years of RN experience

Responsibilities

Assesses learning needs and provides instruction to patients and families about diabetes management
Documents in electronic record of instructions, attainment of learning goals, and collaboration with other multiple disciplinary healthcare providers.
Contacts insurance carriers for information on the preferred medications and testing supplies.
Provides diabetes education for all staff as needed.
Attains diabetes education supplies and testing supplies for our area.
Creates patient education documents for patients, families, and staff as needed.
Proficiency testing for hospital glucometers every 6 months.
Orders the specimens and reports information to WSLH.
Implements education using an approach that is interdisciplinary with Patient and Family Centered Care and other health care providers.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).