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 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 RequirementsMinimum 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 RequirementsCurrent 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
CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)	Required

Additional RequirementsCDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) required. National Registration as an RD (if dietitian) required.

Other

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be flexible.