Certified Diabetes Educator - $8,500 Relocation Incentive to Fort Myers!
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
Full time, days
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour
Lee Health Solutions is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator to join an adult outpatient endocrinology office at the Sanctuary in Fort Myers. The position also requires a registered and licensed dietitian.
Relocation Incentive: $8,500 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!
The Certified Diabetes Educator is 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.
The Certified Diabetes Educator will be required to provide coverage at hospital campuses, other than their "home" campus, as needs arise. The Certified Diabetes Educator will be on a weekend on-call rotation.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Healthcare
- 2 years of Diabetes Education experience
- Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
- Current license as an RN in the State of Florida or Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. For physician practice locations: Registered and licensed dietitian only.
- CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) required. National Registration as an RD (if dietitian) required.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be flexible. Will be required to participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation schedule.
To apply, please submit your resume through Indeed.
Join us at Lee Health and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate health care professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system. Come be recognized for your personal contributions with your new family at Lee Health and let our growth be the catalyst for your success.
Lee Health consists of four acute care hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital, and two specialty hospitals: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and The Rehabilitation Hospital. We also offer over 90 physician offices, expanding Home Health division, Skilled Nursing Facilities and more. At Lee Health, we see over 1 million patient contacts each year, making us one of the largest public health systems in Florida.
Join us and be valued for being you!
Lee Health is a drug/tobacco-free employer. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.27 - $40.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship?
License/Certification:
- certification as a Diabetes Educator (Required)
- Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Florida or eligible (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Florida: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
