Registered Nurse Diabetes Coordinator

Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Del Sol Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Registered Nurse Diabetes Coordinator to join our healthcare family.

• 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 Air Med 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 wellbeing
• 401(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 stock
• Family 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 more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time 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.

Serves the organization by working with customers to include: inpatients, outpatients, physicians, allied healthcare professionals and the community by providing services such as education, referrals, and screenings. Utilizes clinical expertise in managing diabetes patients by providing appropriate information, training, and resources while employing effective problem-solving techniques to achieve desired outcomes. Ensures that he/she is current with new diabetes treatment technology.

• Provides individual and group education to diabetes patients.
• Assists with coordinating diabetes patient care throughout the continuum.
• Serves as a clinical resource and consultant for issues related to diabetes.
• Participates in the marketing of department personnel and services.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce length of stay, improve resource utilization and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provides continuing education to patients, hospital staff and the community.
• Participates in complying with regulatory standards and requirements for maintaining recognition status for the outpatient program as well as the advanced disease specific care certification for inpatient diabetes care.
• Establishes a system for understanding and communicating effectively with physicians involved in diabetes care.
• Maintains a state-of art approach to diabetes care and self-management training. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors of Science Degree (Nursing) with current license or Bachelors of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition and successful completion of dietetic internship experience through Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics program.
• Required:
  
  Current Nursing or Registered Dietitian by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Licensed by the State of Texas.
• Required:
  
  BCLS/AED certification for "Healthcare Provider" by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 5 Years Of Experience.
• Preferred:
  Masters Degree /Nursing or Dietetics.
• Preferred: CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) certification within two years.

Del Sol Medical Center is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300+ patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare.

We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.