Location:Lee Health Solutions - Del Prado -501 Del Prado Blvd. S.Cape Coral FL 33990
Department: Lee Health Solutions - non-HOD
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$31.78 - $42.90 / hour
I am very happy at Lee Health. The providers I work with are all very knowledgeable and take the time to communicate, and the team as a whole (including other departments) are just that a TEAM. You don't always get an opportunity to work with caring individuals like this. Tracey S., Clinical Dietitian
Lee Health is seeking an experienced Diabetes Educator and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to help meet the needs of our growing diabetes population.This position is for an outpatient clinic. It is a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in office and 2 at home. The position requires travel to multiple locations, so flexibility is a must!
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:
To schedule a phone interview with the recruiter, please click on the following link:https://oli.vi/13RZlej
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 Care and Education Specialist serves as a clinical expert and provides education and consultation services to internal and external groups. Collaborates with other professional staff to facilitate care across the continuum.
The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist will have different areas of responsibility depending on the environment of which they primarily perform their job duties:
Inpatient education staff will be responsible for the provision of diabetes education primarily in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient diabetes education staff will be responsible for the delivery of diabetes education primarily in the outpatient setting. Individual and group education delivered either in-person or via telehealth will be required. Outpatient educator will also be responsible for facilitating Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) sessions.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists stationed within the adult Endocrinology offices will primarily educate patients within the practice settings. Registered dietitian credential is required for these roles.
Regardless of the primary location of the role, the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist may be requested to assist at other locations depending on department needs.
Education: Associate degree required in health-related profession.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience professional practice experience in Diabetes Self-Management Education required. Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self-Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
Certification: CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) Required. National Registration as an RD (if dietitian) required.
License: Current license as an RN in the State of Florida or Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Other: Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be flexible. Will be required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation schedule.
US:FL:Cape Coral
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