Lee Health Fort Myers , FL 33912
Posted 4 weeks ago
Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901
Department: Lee Health Solutions - non-HOD
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour
Summary
Lee Health Solutions is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator. This position would be for adult patients. The position also requires a registered and licensed dietitian.
Relocation Incentive: $8500 relocation incentive
Benefits:
Medical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hire
Free Employee Health and inexpensive prescription plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 years
Education Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts..... and more!
Responsible for managing the care of a defined patient population; developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization and setting customer satisfaction goals. The Certified Diabetes Educator serves as a clinical expert, and provides education and consultation services to internal and external groups.
The Certified Diabetes Educator collaborates with other professional staff to facilitate care across the continuum. The Certified Diabetes Educators will be critical to the overall strategic direction of Lee Diabetes Care with new initiatives. Certified Diabetes Educators will be responsible for providing patient education on diabetes.
The Certified Diabetes Educators will be critical to the overall strategic direction of Lee Diabetes Care with new initiatives. Certified Diabetes Educators will be responsible for teaching classes in the Outpatient setting.
The Certified Diabetes Educator will be required to provide coverage at hospital campuses, other than their "home" campus, as needs arise. The Certified Diabetes Educator will be on a weekend on-call rotation.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orAssociate'sHealthcareRequired
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or2 YearsDiabetes EducationRequired
Additional Requirements
Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredorDietitian LicenseRequired
Additional Requirements
Current license as an RN in the State of Florida or Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. For physician practice locations: Registered and licensed dietitian only.
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orCDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)Required
Additional Requirements
CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) required. National Registration as an RD (if dietitian) required.
Other
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be flexible.
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