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*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 benefits * Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% * Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more * Immediate 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 position * Two 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 resources * Cultural proficiency related to health practices * Committed, 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's * EXPERIENCE - 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):