Registered Nurse I - Diabetes Education Program

Job Title

Registered Nurse I - Diabetes Education Program

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Coastal Bend Health Education Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,695.00 monthly

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in the Diabetes Education Program at the Coastal Bend Health Education Center in Victoria, TX! In this role, you will support the Diabetes Education Program by performing assessments for program participants (patients) and providing diabetes education and care instructions, while acting in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.

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. 

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of a Registered Nurse education program.

• 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.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of confidentiality laws and regulations and ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to use and manage an electronic medical/health records system. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong written and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills.

*The well-qualified candidate will also be bilingual (English and Spanish).

What you need to know

Salary: $4,695/month

Location: This full-time position is located in Victoria, Texas. Persons in this position should have reliable self-transportation for travel to various program locations and the flexibility to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends, if needed.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

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).

• Patients 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.

• Training: Provides training to school pers