Health Education Specialist job in Jacksonville TX

CHRISTUS Health • Contract with Option to Extend • Texas, Jacksonville, United States • 6d ago

Description

Summary:

Responsible for DM instruction, documentation and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conducts quality and effective diabetes self-management education program classes. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for out-patient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events. Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.

Responsibilities:

Provides outpatient diabetes self-management & nutritional instruction consistent with program content and ADA guidelines.
Conducts self-management classes conducive to learning with satisfactory or better evaluations.
Performs patient DM instruction per physician orders.
Instructs according to age-specific guidelines & medical conditions.
Provides family support & education PRN.
Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
Documents and evaluates the teaching and learning process on the patient's chart.
Provides professional and timely info to MD regarding patient progress/status.
Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.
Develops, implements and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of community outreach events.
Assists with diabetes education in-service for nursing staff/physicians.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of diabetes patients.
Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health.
Provides input and assist with the planning of the Diabetes Center's services.
Facilitates participant access to services.
Strives for highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
0 - 2 years of related experience.
BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
RD (Registered Dietician) preferred.
CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist preferred.)

Work Type:

Full Time

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