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Health Education Specialist Job In Jacksonville, Texas

Diabetes Educator II - Jacksonville Multi-Specialty Clinic

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Company: CHRISTUS Health Profession/Specialty: Health Education Specialist Location: 2026 South Jackson
Jacksonville, Texas 75766
Type of Facility: Hospital
Job Description
Description

Summary:

Responsible for DM instruction, documentation and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conducts quality and effective diabetes self-management education program classes. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for out-patient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events. Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides outpatient diabetes self-management & nutritional instruction consistent with program content and ADA guidelines.
  • Conducts self-management classes conducive to learning with satisfactory or better evaluations.
  • Performs patient DM instruction per physician orders.

  • Instructs according to age-specific guidelines & medical conditions.
  • Provides family support & education PRN.
  • Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
  • Documents and evaluates the teaching and learning process on the patient’s chart.
  • Provides professional and timely info to MD regarding patient progress/status.
  • Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.
  • Develops, implements and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of community outreach events.
  • Assists with diabetes education in-service for nursing staff/physicians.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of diabetes patients.
  • Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health.
  • Provides input and assist with the planning of the Diabetes Center’s services.
  • Facilitates participant access to services.
  • Strives for highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
  • 0 - 2 years of related experience.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • RD (Registered Dietician) preferred.
  • CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist preferred.)

Work Type:

Full Time


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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.

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