Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:HealthPark Commons Outpatient Center -16281 Bass RoadFort Myers FL 33908
Department: Asthma - COPD Management
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 5:30:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$28.47 - $37.01 / hour
The Certified Asthma & COPD Educator will be an expert in the field of Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis disease management, including teaching, educating, managing, monitoring, and providing self-management skills to the patient, and family/caregiver. The individual will be a resource to Lee Health and the community in the field of Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis disease management. The individual will work to identify patient and family barriers to the treatment and management of Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis, including providing resources to address social, economic, and financial barriers. This individual will provide tobacco cessation counseling for patients and in the community.
Education:Bachelors Degree in the prospective health care field required.
Experience:Minimum of twoyears of experience in the health care field, including in the care ofpediatric and adult asthma and COPD patients.
Certifications:Certified Asthma Educator Specialist through the National Board for Respiratory Care required within six months from the date of hire. BLS Certification required. Completion and passing of the Pulmonary Disease Educator and Clinician Training on Tobacco Dependence for Respiratory Therapists courses through the American Association for Respiratory Care is required within three months from the date of hire.
License:Must have a license in one of the following health care fields: Respiratory Therapy (RRT) or Nursing (RN) through the Florida Department of Health.
Other:The individual must have excellent communication skills.
US:FL:Fort Myers
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