Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

Victoria, TX

Full time

R-097303

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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: 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.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

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