Registered Nurse RN/CDE Patient Clinical Educator San Antonio TX - Educator
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse RN/CDE Patient Clinical Educator San Antonio
TXDo you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming
healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values
you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best
work.(sm)
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 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Conduct classes to meet the goals and objectives of the
enterprise
* Plan, design and implement curricula utilizing established
standards and evidence based information and select or create
educational material to support effective teaching
* 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
* Promote patient empowerment through the use of motivation,
supportive skills, problem-solving and self-management goal setting
in a climate of learning and encouragement
* 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
* Conduct class preparation and presentation in an effective and
efficient manner
* Consistently demonstrate effective planning and organization by
gathering and preparing all materials and supplies prior to each
class
* Seek ways to improve job efficiency and makes appropriate
suggestions following proper chain of command
* Communicate patient and program outcome metrics to clinic and
regional leadership, collaborate to identify quality and/or process
improvement activities
* Perform all other related duties as assigned
Full-Time Office/Field Base Position near Network Blvd and I-10/De
Zavala Rd
This position requires 50% traveling around the San Antonio, TX and
counties areas supporting WellMed Patients.
Mileage reimbursement
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.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing
with four or more years of experience
* Active and unrestricted RN license in the applicable state
* Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation or must obtain
certification within 3 years of hire, based on market need
* Current BLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of
hire
* Diverse clinical experience with four or more years caring for
chronically ill patients with multiple disease conditions
* Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power
Point and ability to master other departmental specific
programs/applications
* Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish
using medical terms, based on market need
* 50% local travel 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
* Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working with geriatric population
* Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes related to patient education
and understanding of billing requirements, based on market need
* Possess highly developed planning, organizing, conflict
resolution, collaborative and interpersonal skills
* Independent problem identification/resolution and decision making
skills
* Must be able to prioritize, plan and handle multiple tasks and
demands simultaneously
Physical and Mental Requirements:
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
* Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of
force
* Ability to sit for extended periods of time
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment
and/or machinery
* Ability to properly drive and operate a vehicle
* Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in
writing
* Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment
Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in
preventative health care, striving to change the face of health
care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily
Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and
multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management
services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family
of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and
to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong
effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their
dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that
means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your
life's best work.(sm)
WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led
company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for
seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping
our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from
doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare
Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to
continuing growth.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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