About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.We never settle by constantly striving for better.We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

Eligibility on day 1 for all benefitsDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and moreImmediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Certified Diabetes Educator 2 helps people at risk and with diabetes. They aim for behavior changes that lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health.100% onsite positionTwo clinic locations:  Bee Cave Clinic and Austin River Place

Essential Functions of the Role

Plans, directs, and provides personalized self-management education, training, and support to patients and families in a culturally competent way throughout their lives.Develops and conducts educational programs and in-service training programs.Serves as a resource to staff and community as a diabetes care and education specialist.Optimize care delivery, patient and provider experience, quality, safety, and costs.Applies current principles of teaching and learning and/or behavior change to facilitate self-management skills.Tailors interventions to personal self-management needs.Communicates information to patients and the healthcare team promptly. Serves as a role model, resource, and mentor to other team members.Participates in quality improvement activities to help process improvement and clinic/facility/system goals.Participates in professional development activities to maintain and improve required qualifications.Serves as program coordinator and oversees diabetes education program, including managing staff, if applicable.

Key Success Factors

Advanced knowledge of pre-diabetes and diabetes care modalities, therapies, terminology and equipment.Demonstrates familiarity with pre-diabetes and diabetes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and evidence-based clinical practice.Demonstrates familiarity with ADA Education Recognition requirements or National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in an ADA Recognized program.Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.Knowledge of the geographic area, the community and its resourcesCultural proficiency related to health practicesCommitted, dependable, adaptable, inventive, resourceful and has an exceptional desire to help the community.Able to interact positively with patients as needed.General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.Registered Dietitian strongly preferred.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Bachelor'sEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Cert Diabetes Educator (CDE): Must have a Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE).

Licensed Dietitian (RD/LD), Registered Nurse (RN):