Diabetes Educator Job at Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL

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  • Lee Health
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Location: Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department:

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 0/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $27.57 - $35.84 / hour

Summary

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 staff
  • 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 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 Requirements

Diabetes 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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Relocation, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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