TN Visa Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator jobs in the U.S. qualify under the TN visa's Medical/Allied Professional category, making sponsorship available to Canadian citizens at the border and to Mexican citizens through a U.S. consulate. Your employer provides a support letter documenting your CDCES credential and nursing or dietetics degree, which establish your eligibility for this specialty occupation classification.
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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:
- 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
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 main clinic locations: Bee Cave Clinic and Austin River Place. Other satellite locations may include: Buda, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Pflugerville (schedule TBD).
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.
- Knowledge of insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices strongly preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
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):
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:
- 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
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 main clinic locations: Bee Cave Clinic and Austin River Place. Other satellite locations may include: Buda, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Pflugerville (schedule TBD).
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.
- Knowledge of insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices strongly preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
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):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Diabetes Educator
Verify your credential meets TN requirements
Your CDCES certification alone doesn't establish TN eligibility. You also need an underlying qualifying degree, typically in nursing, dietetics, or a related health science, that maps to the Medical/Allied Professional category the TN visa program recognizes.
Target health systems with visa sponsorship experience
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems have experience sponsoring work visas and maintain HR teams familiar with visa sponsorship processes. Smaller outpatient clinics often lack this experience and may be unfamiliar with the TN support letter requirements needed for Canadian applicants or consulate procedures for Mexican applicants.
Search TN-sponsored roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Certified Diabetes Educator openings by TN visa sponsorship availability. It surfaces employers with active sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to organizations unfamiliar with the TN process.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter early
If your degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, get a formal U.S. credential evaluation before presenting your documentation at the U.S. port of entry or consulate. Immigration officers can question foreign degree equivalency, and having this documentation ready prevents delays during your TN visa application.
Clarify TN renewal expectations with your employer upfront
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals, but each renewal requires a new employer letter and active employment. Confirm your offer letter includes language covering renewals before you sign, so there's no ambiguity later.
Understand how Mexican TN consular processing differs
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. Factor in appointment wait times at the consulate and make sure your employer's support letter is complete and ready before you schedule your interview.
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Find Certified Diabetes Educator JobsCertified Diabetes Educator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Certified Diabetes Educator role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Certified Diabetes Educators qualify under the TN visa's Medical/Allied Professional category, provided you hold a relevant underlying degree in nursing, dietetics, or a related health science field. The CDCES credential strengthens your application by demonstrating specialty knowledge, but CBP or a consular officer will also assess your degree to confirm it aligns with the role you've been offered.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Certified Diabetes Educator positions?
The TN visa has a clear advantage for this role: there's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and approval can happen at the port of entry the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication that can take several months. For Canadian CDEs, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
How can I find employers who will sponsor a TN visa for a diabetes educator role?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Certified Diabetes Educator jobs with TN visa sponsorship. It filters openings by employer experience with visa sponsorship, so you're targeting companies who have recent work visa filings and understand the sponsorship process, rather than spending time educating hiring managers who've never sponsored international professionals before.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead. That letter must describe your specific CDE duties, confirm your CDCES credential and degree, state your salary and employment start date, and affirm the position qualifies under TN professional requirements. At the port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens), you'll present this letter along with your credentials and job offer. The consular officer or CBP official will review whether your role and qualifications meet TN eligibility criteria before approval.
Can Mexican Certified Diabetes Educators apply for TN status at the border like Canadians can?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for TN status through a U.S. consulate, not at a port of entry. You'll need your employer's support letter before scheduling your consular interview. Appointment availability varies by consulate location, so build extra lead time into your start date planning and confirm with your employer that all documents are finalized before you book.
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