RN, Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Nursing Education

Description Summary: The Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II (RNCE) will assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the clinical opportunities and strategies for improving delivery of diabetic patient care and staff education regarding such. The RNCE will act as a liaison with all multi disciplinary departments and services concerning diabetes education. The RNCE will develop and provide diabetes education for patients and their families on an inpatient and outpatient basis as directed.  CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.  Responsibilities:

• Provides evidence-based, safe, effective and appropriate diabetic consultation for populations served.
• Facilitates the delivery of knowledge and supporting glycemic management efforts within CHRISTUS Santa Rosa facilities.
• Educates and coaches nursing and other clinical staff to better manage diabetes care for their diabetic patients.
• Conducts inpatient clinical rounding on both patients and clinical staff.
• Provides subject matter clinical consultation for high risk, complicated diabetic patients.
• Provides outpatient diabetes education programs as needed/directed.
• Develops and maintains clinical protocols, policies, and patient education for diabetes care and glycemic management.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to promote, build and sustain a high quality diabetes education service.
• Assists with improving quality outcome measures and enhanced patient satisfaction.
• Researches data and compiles reports regarding the efficacy of the diabetes education program.
• Acts as a community resource for diabetes education.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.