Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $33-43 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Dallas,
Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your
abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas
of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland
works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of
individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining
Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's
served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to
work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team
where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.DIABETES
CLINICRegistered Nurse must--hold Certified Diabetes Care and
Education Epecialist--(CDCES) credential - Hospital or Diabetes
Clinic setting----PRIMARY PURPOSE--Provides complex or clinical
specialty area care for people living with diabetes in accordance
with established protocols and multi-disciplinary plan of care
utilizing independent and interdependent interventions to restore
stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal
patient responses through patient-centered / patient-valued
care.--MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONSEducation--- Must have current, valid
RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing;
or valid Compact RN license - or -- Must be a Registered Dietitian
by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and be a licensed
Dietitian by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation.--Experience- Must have three years of clinical
experience in the direct care of people with diabetes and
associated conditions.--Equivalent Education and/or Experience- May
have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in
lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated
above.--Certification/Registration/Licensure- Must have current,
valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of
Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license or - Must be a Registered
Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and a Licensed
Dietitian by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation- Must
have current healthcare provider / Heartsaver CPR course completion
card from one of the following within 90 days from hire date and/or
job placement:- American Heart Association- American Red Cross
Rescuer- Military Training Network.- Must have or obtain Certified
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified
Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes
Care and Education (CBDCE) (previously called National
Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) within six
months of hire date and/or job placement--Required Tests for
Placement- RN ONLY: Applicants must pass (85% or above) Dosage
Calculation Exam prior to hospital orientation.Current Parkland
employees requesting reassignment to role must have current Dosage
Calculation Exam on file.--Skills or Special Abilities- Provide
individualized diabetes self-management education and support to
individuals living with diabetes and support persons according to
the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Competencies for
a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist.- Must be able to
demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral
and written communication skills with colleagues, patients and
families.- Bilingual (oral and writing) in Spanish preferred.- Must
be able to demonstrate basic computer skills with a working
knowledge of data base programs, data report analysis software, and
electronic medical record charting.- Must be able to demonstrate
person-centered / person-valued behavior- Nurses: Ability to
provide care for assigned patient population in accordance with the
current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols,
multi-disciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific
standards.- Dietitians: An advanced knowledge of nutrition and
patient education skills preferred.--Responsibilities1. Assists in
establishing a clear, timely and coordinated approach to the
referral process for community-based, ambulatory and /or inpatient
Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and support.2. Performs a
comprehensive patient assessment, including collection of relevant
medical data. Documents in the medical record relevant assessment
data, educational plan, education services provided, evaluation
results and relevant discharge / support services recommended or
coordinated. Documents community diabetes education activities
performed as per established processes.3. Evaluates effectiveness
of DSME services provided by measuring attainment of learning
objectives, through patient / family demonstration and / or
verbalization. Participate in the continuous quality improvement
processes to measure the DSME process and to identify and address
opportunities for improvement within Parkland and / or
community-based activities.4. Collaboratively (patient,
multidisciplinary team and referring provider) develops educational
goals, learning objectives, educational content and teaching
methods, including an individualized support plan, for all patients
referred for DSME within Parkland and where relevant, for diabetes
education activity conducted in the community. Provides educational
interventions that utilize interactive, collaborative, skill-based
training methods. Dietitian Certified Diabetes Care and Education
Specialists can undertake all steps above EXCEPT the physical
injection of a patient.5. Liaises with the multidisciplinary
diabetes care team, including clinical, business and relevant
community partners / support personnel, to optimize patient
diabetes self-management.6. Serves as a patient / community
advocate, by focusing on their needs, rights, confidentiality, and
religious and cultural preferences. Ensures positive working
relationships are maintained with all Parkland internal and
external customers, employees and community partners etc. Serves as
a resource for patients, physicians, other healthcare team members
and community partners / support personnel.7. Participates in the
ongoing development of health professional, patient-centered and
community education programs and resources (live, print, online,
other) to increase Parklands capacity for optimal diabetes care
delivery, reduced clinical incidences and attainment of desired
patient, health system and community outcomes for diabetes. Within
the multi-disciplinary framework of diabetes management and
education, identifies opportunities for providing and receiving
peer education and direction.8. Strives to advocate for and
implement the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical
Care in Diabetes and the National Standards for Diabetes
Self-Management Education and Support to assist in building the
structure to deliver consistent, best-practice care across the
health system and community to achieve better outcomes.9. May lead
and / or participate in community outreach activities (such as
health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as
assigned. Serves on diabetes-related committees and completes
special projects, including possible community projects, as
assigned.10. (Dietitian) Screens patients for nutritional risk,
when applicable. Assesses and reassesses nutritional status, and
consults with physicians and support staff. Develops individualized
care plans in accordance with each patients, preferences, age,
disease requirements, and resources. Calculates age appropriate
calorie and protein needs, and modifies diet based on needs.
Documents pertinent objective and subjective data pertaining to
patient status and care.11. (Dietitian) Instructs, educates, and
counsels patients of all ages and their significant others in
nutritional therapy. Individualizes instructions based on patients
lifestyle, preferences, resources, ethnicity, language, and
literacy level. Provides age appropriate educational material and
adapts teaching method based on needs. Teaches classes on medical
nutrition therapy as appropriate. Makes appropriate documentation,
including assessment of comprehension and follow-up needs to
monitor progress, in the patient --s chart and record.12.
Additional duties as assigned.--Job Accountabilities1. Identifies
ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors
results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the
department and Parkland.2. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively
participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining
certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices.3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence
with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and
federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance
as needed to ensure proper understanding.--#LI-MI1----Parkland
Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age
(40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, disability, national origin, marital status, political
belief, or veteran status.Parkland Health and Hospital Systems Job
ID #799021-en_US. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) -
Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) - Diabetes Clinic -
Full TimeAbout Parkland Health and Hospital SystemMissionWe will
advance wellness, relieve suffering, develop and educate.
VisionWe will advance health equity through excellence as a public
health system.
Parkland's values are the principles that guide us. They are
reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.I
CARE stands for:Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy,
authentic, humble and transparent.Compassion and collaboration - I
will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I
will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our
community.Accountability - I will hold myself and others
responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will
welcome feedback.Respect - I will value the unique and diverse
experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and
humility.Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and
colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity, and
voice.
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