Diabetes Educator HUB- RN or RD ($5,000 Sign on, $7,...

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901Department: Work Type: Full TimeShift: 0/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.57 - $35.84 / hourSummaryI 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 DietitianLee 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 staffMedical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hireFree Employee Health and inexpensive prescription planGenerous Paid Time OffRetirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 yearsEducation AssistanceFlexible 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.RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/Preferredand/orAssociate'sHealthcareRequiredExperience RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/Preferredand/or2 YearsDiabetes EducationRequiredAdditional RequirementsMinimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.State of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired/Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredorDietitian LicenseRequiredAdditional 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 RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/Preferredand/orRD (Registered Dietitian)Additional RequirementsMust be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.Other RequirementsDiabetes 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

Created: 2025-02-01