Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $33-43 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 27, 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
DIABETES CLINIC
Registered 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 SPECIFICATIONS
Education
- 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.
Responsibilities
1. 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 Accountabilities
1. 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.
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