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JOB SUMMARY

The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist 2 works with people at risk and with diabetes to achieve behavior changes which lead to better clinical outcomes and an improved health status.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Plans, directs, and provides individualized self-management education, training and support to patients and families in a culturally-competent manner across the lifespan.

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 individual self-management needs.

Communicates information to patients and healthcare team in a timely manner. Serves as a role model, resource, and mentor to other team members.

Participates in quality improvement activities to support 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 understanding 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, if 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 competency related to health practices

Committed, dependable, adaptable, creative, resourceful and has strong desire to help the community.

Able to interact positively with patients as needed.

General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

- Tuition Reimbursement

- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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

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 (LICDIET), Registered Nurse (RN):

Must have one of the following:

Licensed Dietician

OR

Registered Nurse.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.