Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

Texas A&M University; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness program

LinkedIn Learning

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Victoria, Texas, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Diabetes Education Program. The RN will perform initial and quarterly assessments, provide diabetes education, and coordinate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires Texas RN licensure, CPR certification, and a valid Texas driver’s license; bilingual skills are a plus. The program offers health benefits, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Registered Nurse education program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas; CPR certified; valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and provides individualized diabetes self-education and care plans; monitors progress.
• Collaborates with referring providers and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides preventive education to the community and students.
• Documents education records and health care needs; maintains state health records.
• Travels to multiple education locations and manages assigned locations.
• Performs comprehensive initial and quarterly reassessments of education and health care needs.
• Collects biometric data and maintains equipment.
• Provides training to school personnel in diabetes care.

Skills

Multitask

Confidentiality

EMR experience

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse education program

Tools

EMR system

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

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.

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?

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.