Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

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.

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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/or
Associate's
HealthcareRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required
Area of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or
2 Years
Diabetes EducationRequired

Additional Requirements
Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses
Required/
Preferredand/or
Registered Nurse License
Requiredor
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/
Preferredand/or
CDE (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.