Job Description
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.
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. The diabetes educator will be on a weekend on-call rotation.
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orAssociate'sHealthcareRequired
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or2 YearsDiabetes EducationRequired
Additional Requirements
Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredorDietitian LicenseRequired
Additional Requirements
Current 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/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orRD (Registered Dietitian)
Additional Requirements
Must be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.
Other Requirements
Diabetes 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.
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. The diabetes educator will be on a weekend on-call rotation.
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orAssociate'sHealthcareRequired
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or2 YearsDiabetes EducationRequired
Additional Requirements
Minimum of 1000 hours in Diabetes Self Management Education within the past 5 years preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredorDietitian LicenseRequired
Additional Requirements
Current 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/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orRD (Registered Dietitian)
Additional Requirements
Must be either a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also licensed in the State of Florida.
Other Requirements
Diabetes 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.
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