JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) for patients within a designated department or specialty area.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Conducts patient assessments, prioritizes care needs, and involves family members in the education process in an outpatient setting. Ensures effective communication with the care team.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive educational plan that caters to the specific needs and limitations of patients, based on orders from Physicians or Qualified Non-Physician Practitioners.
• Ensures all documentation adheres to organizational guidelines and ADA and ADCES standards. Utilizes time management skills to complete tasks efficiently.
• Provides education in various settings, including one-on-one sessions and group classes. Facilitates group discussions as required.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of program accreditation plans in accordance with ADA and ADCES guidelines. Ensures adherence to program plans for maintaining excellence and consistency.
• Initiates contact with the care team as needed and involves the unit supervisor or manager for issues that require senior-level intervention.
• Actively contributes to the program’s quality and performance improvement activities.
• Continually enhances knowledge and clinical skills through Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs, personal study, and staying updated with clinical standards. Maintains practice standards consistent with ADA and ADCES recommended competencies.
• Develops educational materials in line with ADA and ADCES guidelines and collaborates with the supervisor/manager and team members for feedback on new materials.
• Participates in health system initiatives through formal appointments or as a representative of the unit. Engages in community screenings and health-fair initiatives as appropriate.
• Demonstrates adaptability in managing daily assignments and scheduling, accommodating cancellations and urgent appointments as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• MSN preferred.

• Experience
  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care.
• Diabetic Educator experience strongly preferred.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE current State of Texas Nursing license Upon Hire
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC Upon Hire
  Must hold and maintain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or
  (BC-ADM) Adv Diabetes Mgmt for CNS & NP credentialed within 1 Year

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year clinical nursing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires good general health and stress coping ability.
• Work requires knowledge in the Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, and Clinical Guidelines of Diabetes
• Work requires ability to provide appropriate Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support services
• Work requires effective program and business management skills
• Work requires effective computer skills.
• Work requires effective communication skills.
• Work requires ability to use hands to key, handle, or feel.
• Work requires ability to walk and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Work requires ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Work requires ability to apply arithmetic, mathematical reasoning and analyze data and/or report information.
• Work requires ability to develop and implement new goals or plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working Conditions
  Clinical Setting
  Hospital Setting

PACT STATEMENT

The following is the acronym, “PACT”, and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

• P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
• C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
• T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
 

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.