Certified Diabetes Educator - Inpatient - Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Healthcare
Diabetes, Dietitian / Nutritionist
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.
We are currently seeking an experienced Diabetes Educator, or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, to help meet the needs
of our growing diabetes population.
$5,000 sign-on bonus and $7,500 relocation incentive offered to those who qualify 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 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.
RequirementsEducation: 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. For physician practice locations:
Registered and Licensed dietitian only
Other: Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be flexible.
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Fort Myers
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