Registered Nurse RN Clinic Educator San Antonio Texas - Educator
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse RN Clinic Educator San Antonio Texas
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses.
We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of
medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion
for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for
physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can
make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
WellMed provides concierge - level medical care and service for
seniors, delivered by physicians and clinic staff that understand
and care about the patient's health. WellMed's proactive approach
focuses on prevention and the complete coordination of care for
patients. WellMed is now part of the Optum division under the
greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.
The RN Clinical Patient Educator is a key educational resource and
advocate for patients diagnosed with diabetes and other chronic
diseases or significant co-morbidities, their families and
caregivers. This RN is responsible for providing specific disease
pathophysiology, wellness and prevention information for patients
in our clinics. This position interacts and collaborates with a
multidisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, case
managers, social workers and other educators, to develop
educational strategies and care management interventions that will
assist in maximizing patient outcomes. This RN may also communicate
program outcomes to clinic and regional leadership.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Conduct classes to meet the goals and objectives of the
enterprise
* Plan, design and implement curricula utilizing established
standards and evidence based information and select or create
educational material to support effective teaching
* Provide education sessions for patients and their families or
caregivers in both group and 1:1 settings
* Demonstrate a well developed understanding of adult education
learning principles, presentation skills, stages of behavioral
change and group education
* Assess learning needs and health literacy to identify patient
knowledge deficits and utilize effective educational techniques
* Evaluate effectiveness of teaching methods and adapt as needed to
ensure patient understanding and success
* Promote patient empowerment through the use of motivation,
supportive skills, problem-solving and self-management goal setting
in a climate of learning and encouragement
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team including
physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and Healthcare
Coordinators/Managers to identify and recruit appropriate patients
for educational programs
* Complete timely and accurate documentation in designated
applications to ensure communication of patient status and
progress
* Ensure all new initiatives, policies and procedures, guidelines
or other necessary updates are incorporated into patient education
programs
* Conduct class preparation and presentation in an effective and
efficient manner
* Consistently demonstrate effective planning and organization by
gathering and preparing all materials and supplies prior to each
class
* Seek ways to improve job efficiency and makes appropriate
suggestions following proper chain of command
* Communicate patient and program outcome metrics to clinic and
regional leadership, collaborate to identify quality and/or process
improvement activities
* Perform all other related duties as assigned
Full-Time Field Base Position: This position requires 75 - 100%
traveling around the San Antonio area and counties areas providing
key educational resource and advocate for patients diagnosed with
diabetes and other chronic diseases within the assigned clinics.
Must have reliable transportation.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing
with 4+ years of experience. New Graduate Nurses currently employed
by WellMed or USMD may be considered, based on market need. New
Graduate Nurses must be enrolled in a Pathways Program specific to
this department and successfully complete the Pathways Program
within the first six months of employment in the position
* Active and unrestricted RN license in the applicable state
* Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
designation or must obtain certification within 3 years of hire,
based on market need
* Current BLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of
hire
* Diverse clinical experience with 4+ years caring for chronically
ill patients with multiple disease conditions
* Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power
Point and ability to master other departmental specific
programs/applications
* Proven ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and
Spanish using medical terms, based on market need
* Willing or ability to local travel up to 75% within market
* This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of
immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus,
Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity,
documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of
disease
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working with geriatric population
* Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes related to patient education
and understanding of billing requirements, based on market need
* Independent problem identification/resolution and decision making
skills
* Proven ability to prioritize, plan and handle multiple tasks and
demands simultaneously
* Proven highly developed planning, organizing, conflict
resolution, collaborative and interpersonal skills
Physical and Mental Requirements:
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
* Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of
force
* Ability to sit for extended periods of time
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment
and/or machinery
* Ability to properly drive and operate a vehicle
* Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in
writing
* Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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