Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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Job Title Registered Nurse I Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Coastal Bend Health Education Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Victoria, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What we believe Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. ” Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Registered Nurse I to serve as a member of the Coastal Bend Health Education Center, diabetes education team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of health education experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. Job Summary: The Registered Nurse I, under general supervision, provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards. Required Education: Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN) Required Licenses and Certifications: Licensed RN and CPR certified. American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Diabetes Paraprofessional Level 2 certification, or able to successfully complete the Diabetes Paraprofessional Level 2 certification within three months of employment. Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of standard nursingprocedures and techniques. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation. Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred Experience: Three (3) years in the above with college health nursing, public health, or ER experience. Direct patient care experience as an LVN or RN within the past two (2) years. Experience working with diverse individuals and communities Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bilingual English/Spanish. Strong ability to work with diverse low-income population. Security-Sensitive position and finalist subject to a criminal history background check. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Certified Diabetes Educator Responsibilities: Provide diabetes self-management education/support, develops individualized education and support plan, focuses on behavior change and monitor quarterly progress thru Professional Nursing Standards. Documents, and maintains class participants education records, asses and re-assess education and health care needs, provides services as needed. Performs a comprehensive assessment and reassessments, including baseline diabetes self-management knowledge, skills and readiness for behavior change, collects biometric data that includes blood pressure, heart rate, weight, BMI, Body fat percentage, blood glucose, and hemoglobin A1c (HBA1c). Maintain and operates biometric equipment for initial assessment and quarterly re-assessments. Collaborates with referring providers or health care professionals outside of the DSMES service regarding education plan or education provided and outcomes. Assumes responsibilities for various assigned education locations, includes travel. Maintains inventory of medical lab supplies and equipment. Provides preventive education programs to the community and students. Provides (House Bill 984) train school employees who are not licensed healthcare professionals in the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes. Provides oversight of support staff. Other duties as assigned. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (USD)

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