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Special Education Teacher- Mesquite TX

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher capable of supporting students in an Inclusion classroom setting. This is an opportunity with a charter-school client of ours in Mesquite, TX.

Our Special Education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity with a school that seeks to provide meaningful educational opportunities for students and a positive environment for teachers and students alike.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for education, patience, and the ability to create a supportive learning environment tailored to each students unique needs. Experience in special education is necessary, and candidates should be prepared to collaborate with a team to implement individualized learning plans and provide essential support for students.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Special Education (Masters Preferred)

• Texas Teaching Certificate in the area of Special Education

• Capable of handling caseloads of 15-20 students

Pay & Benefits

• Premium health and Dental Plans

• 401K with 4% match

• CEU reimbursement

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Description IntroductionAre you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Clinical Education Manager today with Galen College of Nursing.BenefitsAt Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Education Manager to be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsThe Clinical Education Manager assists with the negotiation and arrangement of clinical experiences for all students enrolled in prelicensure nursing programs. In addition, this position provides oversight of the clinical experience to effectively integrate standardized clinical learning activities and student evaluation.Position ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and supervise the operation of clinical experiences to provide clinical learning experiences according to established learning outcomes.Assists faculty and staff with preparation for clinical experiences including required clinical compliance documentation for students and faculty as well as facility-specific orientation requirements according to facility deadlines.May serve as faculty substitute in the facilitation of clinical experiences as needed.Assists with standardized clinical faculty and staff orientation and development in collaboration with campus and college leadership.Establishes and maintains relationship with representatives of clinical agencies to maintain a variety of clinical sites appropriate for student learning outcomes.Oversees and assists with hiring, performance appraisal, and mentoring of clinical faculty and staff under the direction of campus leadership.Assists with negotiating and arranging clinical experiences in alignment with the established clinical site selection criteria.Identifies agencies for clinical experience that are appropriate to support course student learning outcomes and collaborates with campus leadership to establish clinical learning opportunities.Oversees clinical site development and clinical scheduling to enhance nursing student experiences.Oversees the implementation of clinical experience surveys in collaboration with College and Campus clinical learning leadership for continuous quality monitoring and improvement.Performs walkthrough surveys of clinical sites and experiences and reports findings to college and campus leadership.Makes recommendations for curriculum and clinical learning activity changes to the curriculum council and the Director of Clinical Learning based on research and identified needs identified when performing oversight in the clinical learning environment.Communicates and integrates college-wide policy and process changes regarding clinical learning standardization and implementation.Attends Student Advisory Committee meetings and reports feedback to college and campus leadership for the purpose of continuous quality monitoring and improvement.Assists with the resolution of student and/or faculty concerns regarding clinical experiences in collaboration with college and campus leadership according to established policy and processes.Other duties as assigned.Position RequirementsEducation:Minimum qualification of an MSN, or a BSN with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical education, with nursing background and knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.Unencumbered Licensure:Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.Special Qualifications:At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data. Must agree to obtain CNEcl certification within one (1) year of acceptance of position.Outside Relationships:Clinical facilities, professional organizations.Degree of Supervision Required:Minimal.Galen College Values:Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website.Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valuable members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting The University of Texas at Dallas in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 21, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffers candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford, Julia Bradley, and Jenna Brumleve at

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Posting Number S06225P

Position Title

Position Title Dean of Undergraduate Education

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Department Undergraduate Education

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Position End Date (if temporary) 02/18/2025

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Job Summary

Role of the Dean of Undergraduate Education
The Dean of Undergraduate Education leads the Office of Undergraduate Education ( OUE ) in fulfilling its mission to promote student success for all undergraduates through enriching and varied experiences that foster academic mastery, world readiness, and self-advocacy. The Office strives to eliminate barriers to student success, expand access to transformative programs and opportunities, and nurture students personal growth and sense of community on campus. OUE consists of 55 full-time staff and employs more than 200 students, and in such, ensures program and staff practice accountability, treats students and colleagues with respect, and fosters environments of compassion, autonomy, and trust.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
The successful candidate must have a record of significant leadership in an academic setting, a demonstrated commitment to university service, and a history of undergraduate teaching. This individual must have an earned doctoral degree and be qualified for a tenured appointment in one of UT Dallas seven teaching schools.

Additionally, the successful candidate should have:

The necessary leadership skills to oversee a diverse set of units and programs and nurture a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Strong financial and personnel management skills.
An understanding of an evolving higher education environment and engagement in national conversations on undergraduate education through organizations such as the American Association of Colleges and Universities ( AAC &U), Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities ( UERU ), or Association for Public and Land Grant Universities ( APLU ).
A leadership approach that is adaptable and nimble.
The ability to effectively promote innovation and change across an institution.
A data-informed approach to strategic planning.
The ability to build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and leadership across the University.
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively represent and advocate for the Office of Undergraduate Education to internal and external constituents.
The ability to engage in fundraising and effectively steward philanthropic gifts.

Minimum Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Dean oversees significant administrative functions and leads the provision of services provided by a large portfolio of programs within the Offices holistic student success framework. The programs support more than 12,000 students each academic year, including retention, persistence, completion, academic achievement, belonging, and post-graduation outcomes. OUE programming includes:

Student Success Center
Pre-Law Advising Center
Health Professions Advising Center
Student Outreach and Academic Retention advising
Exploratory advising
Graduation Help Desk
Comet Cents
Comet Cupboard
First-Generation Student Programs
Freshman Mentor Program
Transfer Mentor Program
First-Year Leader Program
Service honors
Undergraduate research initiatives
Academic Bridge Program
Undergraduate Success Scholars
Nebula Scholars
Comet Scholars
Texas Leadership Scholars

Other OUE areas include the OUE Student Success Data Team, which administers multiple large-scale surveys to inform recruitment and critical components of the student experience; a central office administrative team; administration of multiple faculty, staff, and student awards; college readiness initiatives; and incoming student TSI and ALEKS math placement. The Dean is responsible for ensuring financial stewardship of more than $12 million in institutional funds, gifts, and endowments.

Leaders from OUE support and lead a variety of strategic initiatives, including the in-progress implementation of an enterprise CRM to support undergraduates throughout the student lifecycle and establish partnerships with individual faculty and departments across the University. OUE has a vitally important structural relationship with the Office of the Registrar, working cooperatively to ensure the consistency of catalog, grading, and degree requirements with student academic records. Likewise, the Dean collaborates with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Operations to support strategic enrollment management functions, such as student success-oriented yield efforts and collecting and sharing relevant data to inform retention and persistence initiatives. The OUE collaborates with partners from the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and the Dean supports and engages in significant fundraising and grant writing activities. In addition to sustaining other critical partnerships with units like the Division of Student Affairs, the core functions of this role require regularly delivering presentations, writing reports, and facilitating a high volume of meetings.

The Dean of Undergraduate Education has a primary leadership role in the University for ensuring the quality and effective functioning of undergraduate education. The Dean, serving as Chair of the Council for Undergraduate Education, works closely with academic Deans and the Associate Deans for Undergraduate Education of the seven UT Dallas schools, together with faculty, and in cooperation with the Committee on Educational Policy and the Faculty Senate, on academic policies and procedures. The Dean is responsible for the undergraduate catalog and administers undergraduate policies and processes appeals for policy exceptions.

The Dean also serves as an ex officio member of several committees related to a variety of topic areas such as effective teaching, educational technology, student success, accessibility, athletics, and international education. The Dean serves as a key representative of and spokesperson for UT Dallas at many external local functions and on many official statewide committees, particularly those constituted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and The University of Texas System. Finally, the Dean will work in close collaboration with the future Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation to enhance the academic environment for undergraduate students and with the Associate Provost for Curricular Services and the accreditation liaison to ensure compliance with accreditation standards for new and revised academic programs established by The University of Texas System, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ).

The Dean reports to the Provost, is a member of the Deans Caucus, and provides direct supervision, support, and performance evaluation of the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Advising, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education, Business Manager of Undergraduate Education, Software Systems Specialist IV, Director of the Academic Bridge Program, Assistant Director of the Comet Scholars Program, and Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Education.

The position of Dean of Undergraduate Education is a full-time, twelve-month administrative appointment. As such, classroom teaching, research, and scholarship are not required during service as Dean, although they are not actively discouraged if limited to a level that is consistent with the demands of the Office.

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About University of Texas at Dallas
Overview
One of nine prestigious academic universities and five health institutions within The University of Texas System, UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nations fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Its seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. The student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid, and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report). The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classifies UT Dallas as an R1 Institution a classification reserved for doctoral institutions with the highest research activity.

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to the Universitys vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. LilyPad lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG , Military and Veteran ERG , UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails, and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW ) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Special Instructions Summary

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting The University of Texas at Dallas in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 21, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffers candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford, Julia Bradley, and Jenna Brumleve at UTD

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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Imaginedoingthebestworkofyourcareerina place where your efforts advance lives and empower communities. Where a shared passion for education and student achievement guides every decision. And where the lives you change today literally become tomorrows life-savers. Thats what awaits when you join the West Coast University team.Get ready to transform futures, including your own .

How you can impact:

As the Associate Director/Dean, Nursing you will:

• Responsible for the campus clinical component of the BSN program.
• Collects evaluation feedback from students, staff and clinical sites.
• Ensure that clinical partner satisfaction ratings are maintained or improved over time.
• Ensure student clinical experience satisfaction ratings maintained or improved over time.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical faculty observations and provide appropriate feedback or intervention in accordance with approved schedule.
• Oversight of all student and faculty clinical schedule/assignments processes.
• Oversight of the MCO process for students clinical orientation to include clinical packets; health and safety requirements.
• Oversight of accurate/timely student clinical grids submission to clinical partners.
• Responsible for the oversight of student clinical placements with identified facilities.
• Oversight of process for Manager of Clinical Operations attestation forms for student placements.
• Develops a process with the Manager Clinical Operations to ensure clinical placement requests are completed in an accurate and timely manner, either online or manually and confirmed.

EDUCATION:

• Masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in education, business, or administration required.
• Masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing or nursing administration preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse License required in state of employment.
• Approval by the Board of Registered Nursing to assume the role of Nursing Instructor preferred. Remediation available to obtain approval.
• Current CPR Certification
• Current Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires advanced practical knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of a single professional discipline or a broad understanding of multiple related disciplines.
• Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is typically required.
• Traditionally requires a minimum of 5 years of related work and educational experience.
• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills in a higher education setting overseeing clinical relationships.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or other nursing accrediting agencies, e.g., CCNA, CCNE,ACEN, and other accreditation standards.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other peoples lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

As a Workday Extend Integrations Developer Consultant, your primary responsibilities may include:

• Design, build and support testing of Workday Extend applications based on client application requirements, incorporating functional, security, technical, performance, quality, and operations consideration through to deployment

• Lead client discovery and design assessment sessions to creatively implement the client requirements by leveraging Workday cloud platform functionality, with primary focus on Workday extend, integrations and custom reporting across Human Capital Management, Financial, Supply Chain and Student functional areas?

• Lead and contribute to Accenture's Workday Extend Community of Practice to continuously improve our methods for development and delivery at a global scale

• Effectively lead vendor (internal/external) design sessions to manage to overall program timeline and deliverables

• Collaborate with cross functional teams, to meet client objectives for the Workday extend deployment, with focus on usability, functionality and performance of the Extend application(s)

• Possess an innovative mindset to solution and design Extend solutions to solve complex business requirements for our clients

Why should I join the Accenture Workday team?

Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering Workday solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.

Lead with the industry's best. Join an industry-recognized global cloud leader with more than 2000 Workday certified professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 600 clients to deliver Workday deployments to unlock the potential of their organizations.

Learn and grow continuously. Harness unmatched training and professional development to help you build and advance your Workday, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, you'll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.

Who will be successful at Accenture?

It's not just what you know or where you've been that propels success at Accenture: It's who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: You're passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends. You're proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. You're driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. You're a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. You're focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need:

• Workday Extend Certification and Studio Certification

• Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience, most recently in a Workday Extend developer role

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on Workday Extend experience including Workday Extend Model Level Components, PMD Scripting, Orchestrations, Studio, EIB, and supporting 3rd party coding

• Minimum of 2 years of US and/or Global Workday implementation experience, with preference to relevant Workday Extend/Cloud platform experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience and working knowledge of webservice technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML), scripting skills (Javascript, Java or Python) and broader knowledge of API First architecture

• Experience leading an implementation team, focused on implementing Platform-as-a-service and/or custom web applications, ideally implementing Workday solutions, Workday Extend within Human Capital Management, Financials, Supply Chain or Student

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 6 years' work experience). If associate's degree must have equivalent minimum 4-year work experience.

Bonus points if:

• Workday Orchestrate Certification

• Workday HCM or FINs core certification

• Proven experience in designer and developer related roles with demonstrated ability to deliver coded application development work to a production environment

• Understanding of touchpoints of functional-technical areas across the Workday platform, with Human Capital Management, Finance, Supply Chain or Student as the foundation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequent change

• Proven ability to learn and understand not just the technical components, but application design, and product-oriented mindset that can be leveraged for Workday Extend App development

• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, experience with Excel, Visio, MS Project (or equivalent) and PowerPoint

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply?

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Illinois 59,100 to 169,300

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Maryland 59,100 to 156,800

New York/New Jersey 59,100 to 196,000

Washington 68,000 to 180,300

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Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Provides complex or clinical specialty area care for people living with diabetes in accordance with established protocols and multi-disciplinary plan of care utilizing independent and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses through patient-centered / patient-valued care.

Minimum Specifications

Education

- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing - or - must have a bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition.

Experience

- Must have three years of clinical experience in the direct care of people with diabetes and associated conditions.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

- May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- RN Only: Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license or

- RD Only: Must be a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and a Licensed RD On Dietitian by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

- Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following: '

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

- Must have or obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) (previously called National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) within six months of hire date and/or job placement.

Required Tests for Placement

- RN ONLY: Applicants must pass (85% or above) Dosage Calculation Exam prior to hospital orientation. Current Parkland employees requesting reassignment to role must have current Dosage Calculation Exam on file.

Skills or Special Abilities

- Provide individualized diabetes self-management education and support to individuals living with diabetes and support persons according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Competencies for a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist.

- Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills with colleagues, patients and families. - Bilingual (oral and writing) in Spanish preferred.

- Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills with a working knowledge of data base programs, data report analysis software, and electronic medical record charting.

- Must be able to demonstrate person-centered / person-valued behavior

- Nurses: Ability to provide care for assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multi-disciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.

- Dietitians: An advanced knowledge of nutrition and patient education skills preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in establishing a clear, timely and coordinated approach to the referral process for community-based, ambulatory and /or inpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and support.

2. Performs a comprehensive patient assessment, including collection of relevant medical data. Documents in the medical record relevant assessment data, educational plan, education services provided, evaluation results and relevant discharge / support services recommended or coordinated. Documents community diabetes education activities performed as per established processes.

3. Evaluates effectiveness of DSME services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives, through patient / family demonstration and / or verbalization. Participate in the continuous quality improvement processes to measure the DSME process and to identify and address opportunities for improvement within Parkland and / or community-based activities.

4. Collaboratively (patient, multidisciplinary team and referring provider) develops educational goals, learning objectives, educational content and teaching methods, including an individualized support plan, for all patients referred for DSME within Parkland and where relevant, for diabetes education activity conducted in the community. Provides educational interventions that utilize interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods. Dietitian Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists can undertake all steps above EXCEPT the physical injection of a patient.

5. Liaises with the multidisciplinary diabetes care team, including clinical, business and relevant community partners / support personnel, to optimize patient diabetes self-management.

6. Serves as a patient / community advocate, by focusing on their needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Ensures positive working relationships are maintained with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees and community partners etc. Serves as a resource for patients, physicians, other healthcare team members and community partners / support personnel.

7. Participates in the ongoing development of health professional, patient-centered and community education programs and resources (live, print, online, other) to increase Parklands capacity for optimal diabetes care delivery, reduced clinical incidences and attainment of desired patient, health system and community outcomes for diabetes. Within the multi-disciplinary framework of diabetes management and education, identifies opportunities for providing and receiving peer education and direction.

8. Strives to advocate for and implement the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support to assist in building the structure to deliver consistent, best-practice care across the health system and community to achieve better outcomes.

9. May lead and / or participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned. Serves on diabetes-related committees and completes special projects, including possible community projects, as assigned.

10. (Dietitian) Screens patients for nutritional risk, when applicable. Assesses and reassesses nutritional status, and consults with physicians and support staff. Develops individualized care plans in accordance with each patient¿s, preferences, age, disease requirements, and resources. Calculates age appropriate calorie and protein needs, and modifies diet based on needs. Documents pertinent objective and subjective data pertaining to patient status and care.

11. (Dietitian) Instructs, educates, and counsels patients of all ages and their significant others in nutritional therapy. Individualizes instructions based on patient¿s lifestyle, preferences, resources, ethnicity, language, and literacy level. Provides age appropriate educational material and adapts teaching method based on needs. Teaches classes on medical nutrition therapy as appropriate. Makes appropriate documentation, including assessment of comprehension and follow-up needs to monitor progress, in the patient¿s chart and record.

12. Additional duties as assigned.

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