About the Role
<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our Core Values are:</p><ul><li>We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.</li><li>We never settle by constantly striving for better.</li><li>We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.</li><li>We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>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:</p><ul><li>Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits</li><li>401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li><p>PTO accrual beginning Day 1</p><p> </p><p><br>Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level</p></li></ul><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>100% onsite position</li><li>Two main clinic locations: Bee Cave Clinic and Austin River Place. Other satellite locations may include: Buda, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Pflugerville (schedule TBD). </li></ul><p><strong>Essential Functions of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Plans, directs, and provides personalized self-management education, training, and support to patients and families in a culturally competent way throughout their lives.</li><li>Develops and conducts educational programs and in-service training programs.</li><li>Serves as a resource to staff and community as a diabetes care and education specialist.</li><li>Optimize care delivery, patient and provider experience, quality, safety, and costs.</li><li>Applies current principles of teaching and learning and/or behavior change to facilitate self-management skills.</li><li>Tailors interventions to personal self-management needs.</li><li>Communicates information to patients and the healthcare team promptly. Serves as a role model, resource, and mentor to other team members.</li><li>Participates in quality improvement activities to help process improvement and clinic/facility/system goals.</li><li>Participates in professional development activities to maintain and improve required qualifications.</li><li>Serves as program coordinator and oversees diabetes education program, including managing staff, if applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of pre-diabetes and diabetes care modalities, therapies, terminology and equipment.</li><li>Demonstrates familiarity with pre-diabetes and diabetes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and evidence-based clinical practice.</li><li>Demonstrates familiarity with ADA Education Recognition requirements or National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in an ADA Recognized program.</li><li>Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.</li><li>Knowledge of the geographic area, the community and its resources</li><li>Cultural proficiency related to health practices</li><li>Committed, dependable, adaptable, inventive, resourceful and has an exceptional desire to help the community.</li><li>Able to interact positively with patients as needed.</li><li>General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.</li><li>Registered Dietitian strongly preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Belonging Statement</strong></p><p>We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.</p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>EDUCATION - Bachelor's</li><li>EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience</li></ul><p>CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION</p><ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.</li><li>Cert Diabetes Educator (CDE): Must have a Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE).</li><li><p>Licensed Dietitian (RD/LD), Registered Nurse (RN):</p><p> </p></li></ul>