- 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
- 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
- Consistently demonstrate effective planning and organization by gathering and preparing all materials and supplies prior to each class
- Communicate patient and program outcome metrics to clinic and regional leadership, collaborate to identify quality and/or process improvement activities
- Full-
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) designation or must obtain certification within 3 years of hire, based on market need
- 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
- Proven highly developed planning, organizing, conflict resolution, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
- At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.
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Nurse Educator - San Antonio, TX, United States - UnitedHealth Group Inc
Description
Registered Nurse RN Clinic Educator San Antonio TexasOpportunities 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.
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.Plan, design and implement curricula utilizing established standards and evidence based information and select or create educational material to support effective teaching
Time Field Base Position:
This position requires % 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.
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.
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 positionDiversity 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.
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