Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
Job Title:
RN - Certified Diabetes Educator - Days
Requisition Number:
41041
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
NURSING SERVICES
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Job Category:
Nursing / LVN
Hours Worked:
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked:
Day
Job Description:
Description: The RN Certified Diabetes Educator provides clinical nursing assessment, care and education to patients with diabetes and their families. Including developing, coordinating and evaluating educational material and resources for the diabetes population. The RN Certified Diabetes Educator provides individual and group education sessions for the patients and works cooperatively with the Network providers and staff to accomplish the goals and objectives of patient care according to established policies and procedures..
Typical Duties
Works with all appropriate members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care for patients with diabetes through the development and use of patient care and practice standards.
Ensures desired patient outcomes achieved and variances from established parameters are evaluated and addressed as necessary.
Focuses on optimal management of the diabetic patient with education and resources that target individualized educational needs of the patient and family to improve patient satisfaction with the diabetes educational process.
Provides direct care and consultation around discharge planning issues and patient/family teaching.
Assists in the process of meeting planning, diabetes presentations to various groups and committees, preparation of materials and maintenance of records and data.
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, from an accredited college or university.
- 4 plus years of healthcare experience including 2 years of clinical work experience.
- Bilingual to include Spanish and English fluency
- All applicants must possess a valid Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential in accordance with the minimum qualifications set by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE), formerly known as the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) within 12 months of hire.
- Current RN licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
- Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, if applicable.
Required Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
