[Hiring] RN Diabetes Educator @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Level2 Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of type 2 diabetes. The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the interprofessional care team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life. The Registered Nurse supports and advocates for people affected by type 2 diabetes to optimize quality care. The Registered Nurse promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.

Candidate must be available to work Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with at least one day per week 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.

If you reside within a compact state, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

• Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical management, cardiometabolic conditions, and self-management of diabetes into clinical practice.
• Advocates for and communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with type 2 diabetes.
• Actively participates in the quality improvement process and adapts practice/process based on quality findings.
• Partners with individuals to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life for self-management of diabetes.
• Applies the AADE7 self-care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change.
• Engages in lifelong learning and serves as a role model of professionalism.
• Provides quality diabetes self-management education via telehealth visits based on assessed needs.
• Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with diabetes.
• Follows the National Standards of Diabetes Self-Management and Support Guidelines.
• Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient’s assessed needs and goals, and promotes successful self-management.
• Documents all individual contacts/visits in the Electronic Health Record and outcomes database according to the guidelines in a timely manner.
• Collaborates, advocates, and confers with other members of the Level2 care team in developing person-centered diabetes plans.
• Evaluates and analyzes continuous glucose monitor data to guide diabetes education and support.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in meetings, serves on committees, and represents the Level2 nursing department within the enterprise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN compact license.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
• 1+ years of outpatient diabetes self-management education and support experience.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of diabetes technology/continuous glucose monitors.
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
• Proven self-sufficient troubleshooting technology problems and working independently.
• Proven highly organized and strong attention to detail.
• Proven solid problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse patient population and have exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).