Diabetes Educator RN - Denton, TX - Educator
Company: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Location: Denton
Posted on: September 17, 2022
Job Description:
Diabetes Educator RN - Denton, TXDiabetes Educator RN Texas
Health Denton -- Are you looking for a rewarding career in an
award-winning healthcare system? We're looking for a qualified
Diabetes Educator RN like you to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights
Work location: Texas Health Denton
3000 N I-35 TX 76201 Work Environment: Health Education Lifestyle
Program Work hours: Full-time (40hours) Day Shift -- At Texas
Health Denton we take seriously our mission to improve the health
of those in our community. We are a 255-bed, full-service hospital
serving our community since 1987. Our central location provides
convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and all across North
Texas and Oklahoma. With more than 1,000 employees and 450+
physicians on our medical staff we are one of Denton County's
largest employers. If you're looking for heart and vascular care,
women's services, orthopedics and sports medicine, we've got it.
Plus we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide
pain management, emergency medicine, and bariatric surgery. And
talk about award winning. Texas Health Denton is a Joint
Commission-accredited Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center
and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. and a Pathways to
Excellence-designated hospital. We are the only choice in Denton
for oncology services, women and infants' services, and much more.
Lastly, Texas Health Denton's new Center for Women is under
construction. This new building will bring the latest in obstetric
care to North Texas as well as a new breast imaging center,
outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and a 10-bed
expansion to our emergency department. As part of the Texas Health
family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top
five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as
we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning
results. You belong here. Qualifications Education Associate's
Degree Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program Required --
Experience 2 Years Certified Diabetes Educator Preferred 3 Years
clinical nursing experience Required -- Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required And CDE/CDCES - Certified
Diabetes Educator/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
6 Months Required And CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
Required -- Skills Effective and positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate information to a culturally and
socioeconomically diverse population, maintain a high degree of
confidentiality, and ability to function in a fast-paced
environment. Computer skills, time management skills and advanced
knowledge of current clinical practice recommendations, standards
of care, health issues and professional practice related to
diabetes. -- Position Responsibilities Patient Education
Uses advanced interviewing and
assessment techniques to obtain patient biophysical, psychosocial
and self-care education and discharge needs of those diabetic
patients identified at risk and/or underserved using the Emergency
Department for chronic management of their diabetes. In doing so,
works closely with Emergency Department Navigator and Transitions
Team members. Integrates appropriate assessment of the patient's
readiness to learn, barriers to learning (illiteracy, language,
need for communication aids in the geriatric population, etc.),
preferred learning methods, cultural influences, age
appropriateness, etc. into the individualized plan for the patient.
Educate and assist diabetes patients through appropriate evaluation
and teaching methods. Identifies specific, individualized diabetes
self-management goals?? plans and implements education and
behavioral interventions directed toward helping the individual
achieve the identified goals?? develops teaching plans reflecting
acceptable standards, monitors for compliance and attainment of
goals intervening as needed, and maintains accurate documentation
records related to all education encounters. Identify methods for
developing new tools to enhance instruction methods both in the
Emergency department and in the community. Utilizes effective
interpersonal and communication skills to achieve desirable
outcomes and responses. Clinical Practice
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and
clinical diabetes expertise serving as a clinical expert and
resource for others. Provides consultations, demonstrations or
instructions related to staff development for improved patient
education. Provides consultation to professional colleagues,
patients, and families regarding effective self-management skills,
treatment plans, etc. Promotes/facilitates the advancement of
diabetes information for staff. Identifies learning opportunities
specific to the individual or the group needs of patients or staff.
Plans and provides formal and informal education to meet those
needs. Utilizes appropriate educational resources that are
culturally sensitive and meets the learning needs of
patients/families. Education programs reflect current,
evidence-based information and pertinent research findings as
indicated. Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care
conferences contributing to the treatment plans of patients as
indicated. May participate in multi-disciplinary teams as assigned
based on Wagner's Model for standard screening and treatment
protocols. May be tasked by leader to partner in developing
relationships with local physicians and healthcare agencies to
facilitate patient access to services and resources needed to
support clinical care for management of chronic conditions, etc.
Documents services rendered within the medical record reflecting
thorough and timely record keeping same day as service provided.
Quality and Outcome Management
Monitors patient evaluation and
treatment plans for compliance to national guidelines and best
practices?? shares results through the Performance Improvement
Committee and interdisciplinary team rounds as indicated.
Participates in creating and maintaining databases for tracking
patients enrolled in self-management programs?? identifies,
monitors and documents key outcome and compliance data for diabetic
patients following discharge from the Emergency Department in
concert with other colleagues. In some locations may support the
five year Delivery System Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP) Plan and
provides reporting/feedback based on the progress of the
development and implementation of initiatives outlined within the
Plan. Those initiatives consist of working with the under served in
management of chronic diabetes. Provides feedback to community
providers as needed. -- Leadership
Participates in hospital-wide
projects/committees/workshops to enhance care delivery and the
overall experience of the patient. Provides stewardship in the
utilization of resources?? contributes to the operational and
strategic planning for the diabetic population. Collaborates with
multidisciplinary team to meet DSRIP goals. Satisfaction
Collaborates with all customer groups
(patients, department/hospital staff, physicians and other customer
groups), to meet and exceed needs/expectations. Creates and
maintains a collaborative work environment (patient, physicians and
key stakeholders). Actively engages customer groups on a regular
basis to promote effective customer relationships and communication
with prompt resolution of issues and concerns. Community Outreach
Develops relationships with varied
community agencies, healthcare resources and physician providers to
support the varied needs of the identified diabetic patient
population. Is actively engaged in community events affiliated with
THR as needed to facilitate visibility and health promotion related
to the management of diabetes. Why Texas Health--As a Texas Health
employee, you'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with
match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices,
healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness
programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition
reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more. At Texas
Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our
inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make
THR a great place to work. Here are a few of our recent awards:
2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best
Companies to Work For--" (7th year in a row) Becker's Healthcare
"150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
"America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes
A "100 Best Workplaces for
Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work-- Explore
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