Nurse Educator
Overview
Becoming a Nurse at University Health is a great way to step up and be there for the people of South Texas. They look up to us, and as a Nurse at UH, we’ll look to you to help carry out this mission in an environment that has been designated, and redesignated, as a Magnet Health Organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) for more than a decade. From your first day, you’ll be hands on with our patients while gaining valuable experience, earning excellent benefits and making a real impact on people’s lives.
- Full Time
- Level:
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
- Salary: $63K-$96K
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Success Profile
What does it take to build a successful Nurse Educator? career at University Health? Take a look the top qualities we’re after and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Problem-solver
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communicator
At University Health, we are strongly committed to quality, compassion and innovation in everything we do here and in our community.
This is a great place to be exposed to many different types of patients, procedures and disease processes.
Acute Care Nurse
Learn more about what it means to be a nurse at University Health
Benefits
We believe in taking care of those who care for our community and provide each of our health care professionals with the benefits they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Rewards
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Healthcare
Medical: Excellent coverage for individuals and families with very low premiums and co-pays, and ZERO co-pays for medications filled at University Health. Dental, vision, pet insurance, flexible and health spending accounts.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous accrual rates that start on day one.
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Retirement
We offer both a 457(b) and 403(b) deferred compensation programs.
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Education Reimbursement
Including college tuition reimbursement up to $600 per semester, continuing education up to $400 and certification reimbursement.
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Life and Disability
Basic life paid by University Health, with optional plans for life and disability insurance.
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Health and Wellness
Employee discounts, including gym memberships, employee health clinic, healing arts program, community events.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct diabetes patient education, assessment and followup and assists in developing diabetes education activities. Participates in staff development activities and acts as a liaison with all nursing areas interacting with the program. Engages in all quality assurance activities; collects, compiles data for the Diabetes Education Program. Assists in the assessment, development and evaluation of the program and its goals. Complies with UH departmental policies and procedures and maintains good guest and working relationships.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BSN is required. d. Minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience required, five years preferred. Certifiied Diabetes Care Education Specialist (CDCES) must be obtained within eighteen months of employment. Formal training in diabetes education and/or recent experience for three years in inpatient or outpatient care of diabetes is required. Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles, ability to deliver and evaluate adult education programs. Experience with continuous glucose monitoring systems and as a pump trainer considered an asset. Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is required.
LICENSURE
State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.
Events
We host a variety of events designed to educate our staff and community members on a wide range of subjects, from valuable skills to support and more.
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