Lee Health
Diabetes Educator
Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
Location: Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901Department:Work Type:
Full TimeShift:
0/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $27.57 - $35.84 / hourSummary
Lee Health is seeking experienced Diabetes Educators and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to help meet the needs our growing diabetes population.
We have opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient clinics (hybrid work opportunity). Locations include Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.Lee Health believes in a passionate, personal approach to wellness. Our staff of registered dietitians and nurses work together with patients and physicians to prevent and manage diabetes.***$
5,000.00 sign on bonus and $7,500.00 relocation incentive offered to the qualified candidate
.***Benefits:We are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staffMedical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hireFree Employee Health and inexpensive prescription planGenerous Paid Time OffRetirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 yearsEducation AssistanceFlexible 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 Diabetes Educator serves as a clinical expert, and provides education and consultation services to internal and external groups. The Diabetes Educator collaborates with other Lee Health Case Managers, Social Workers, Physician and other caregivers to facilitate care across the continuum.The Diabetes Educators will be critical to the overall strategic direction of Lee Diabetes Care with new initiatives. Diabetes Educators will be responsible for teaching classes in the Outpatient setting. The diabetes educator will be required to provide coverage at hospital campuses, other than their "home" campus, as needs arise.Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
and/or
Associate's
Healthcare
Required
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required
Area of Experience
Required/Preferred
and/or
2 Years
Diabetes Education
Required
Additional Requirements Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses
Required/Preferred
and/or
Registered Nurse License
Required
or
Dietitian License
Required
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/Registrations
Required/Preferred
and/or
RD (Registered Dietitian)
Additional Requirements
Must be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.
Other RequirementsDiabetes Education experience. Excellent communication skills required. Must be willing to sit for Certified Diabetes Educator exam once all exam pre-requisits are met.Will be required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation schedule. US:FL:Fort Myers
Diabetes Educator at Lee Health summary:The Diabetes Educator at Lee Health is responsible for managing care for patients with diabetes, providing education, and collaborating with healthcare teams to facilitate effective patient outcomes. This role includes teaching classes in outpatient settings and requires a strong foundation in diabetes education and patient management. Candidates must possess either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian license in Florida, along with relevant experience in diabetes self-management education.
Keywords:Diabetes Educator, Patient Education, Healthcare, Diabetes Management, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Patient Care, Wellness, Health Promotion
Full TimeShift:
0/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $27.57 - $35.84 / hourSummary
Lee Health is seeking experienced Diabetes Educators and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to help meet the needs our growing diabetes population.
We have opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient clinics (hybrid work opportunity). Locations include Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.Lee Health believes in a passionate, personal approach to wellness. Our staff of registered dietitians and nurses work together with patients and physicians to prevent and manage diabetes.***$
5,000.00 sign on bonus and $7,500.00 relocation incentive offered to the qualified candidate
.***Benefits:We are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staffMedical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hireFree Employee Health and inexpensive prescription planGenerous Paid Time OffRetirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 yearsEducation AssistanceFlexible 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 Diabetes Educator serves as a clinical expert, and provides education and consultation services to internal and external groups. The Diabetes Educator collaborates with other Lee Health Case Managers, Social Workers, Physician and other caregivers to facilitate care across the continuum.The Diabetes Educators will be critical to the overall strategic direction of Lee Diabetes Care with new initiatives. Diabetes Educators will be responsible for teaching classes in the Outpatient setting. The diabetes educator will be required to provide coverage at hospital campuses, other than their "home" campus, as needs arise.Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
and/or
Associate's
Healthcare
Required
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required
Area of Experience
Required/Preferred
and/or
2 Years
Diabetes Education
Required
Additional Requirements Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses
Required/Preferred
and/or
Registered Nurse License
Required
or
Dietitian License
Required
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/Registrations
Required/Preferred
and/or
RD (Registered Dietitian)
Additional Requirements
Must be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.
Other RequirementsDiabetes Education experience. Excellent communication skills required. Must be willing to sit for Certified Diabetes Educator exam once all exam pre-requisits are met.Will be required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation schedule. US:FL:Fort Myers
Diabetes Educator at Lee Health summary:The Diabetes Educator at Lee Health is responsible for managing care for patients with diabetes, providing education, and collaborating with healthcare teams to facilitate effective patient outcomes. This role includes teaching classes in outpatient settings and requires a strong foundation in diabetes education and patient management. Candidates must possess either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian license in Florida, along with relevant experience in diabetes self-management education.
Keywords:Diabetes Educator, Patient Education, Healthcare, Diabetes Management, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Patient Care, Wellness, Health Promotion