Registered Nurse, RN, Clinical Educator - San Antonio, TX

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
This position requires 80% travel in the San Antonio, TX area 
 
The Clinical Educator is a key educational resource and advocate for patients diagnosed with chronic diseases or significant co-morbidities and their families and caregivers and conducts wellness and prevention classes for all patients in our clinics. This position interacts and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team, which includes 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 position supports Clinical Programs activities by providing staff training related to the implementation of special projects and grant programs.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct classes to meet the goals and objectives of the company and grant projects


Plan, design and implement curricula 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 behavior change and group education

Conduct learning needs assessments 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 other educators/health coaches 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
Conduct staff training related to the implementation of special projects and grant programs. Assists in the implementation of those programs as directed by the Clinical Program Manager
Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Associate’s degree in Nursing with four or more years experience
Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in the applicable state
Diverse clinical experience with seven or more years experience in caring for chronically ill patients with multiple disease conditions
Posses highly developed planning, organizing, conflict resolution, negotiating, collaborative and interpersonal skills
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and ability to master other departmental specific programs/applications
Independent problem identification/resolution and decision making skills
Must be able to prioritize, plan and handle multiple tasks and demands simultaneously
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency

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
Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation
Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation
Experience working with psychiatric and geriatric population
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 90,000+ 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)
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
Job Keywords: WellMed, Healthcare, Bilingual, Registered Nurse, RN, Regional Clinical Educator, Health Coach, Education, CHF, IHD, COPD/Asthma and Diabetes Disease Management , San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Gonzales, Shiner, Yoakum, Boerne, Floresville, Texas, TX