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Certified Diabetes Educator

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Location: 33612
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR Allied Health & Clinical Lab Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30; occasional holidays & weekends Day Shift - Full Time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: EX E31 - 30.4500 - 38.2500
Position Highlights: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) that possesses clinical expertise in care related to diabetes management and other chronic disease in order to provide diabetes and self-management training and education to patients and staff. Assesses, plans and implements nutritional counseling to patients for weight control and diabetes management Evaluate and updates diabetes education program on a continuing basis; assess teaching methods and education material for both staff and patients. When needed trains and educates nursing staff in diabetes clinical procedures, assist in development of policies and procedures for diabetes guidelines,coordinates in-service training. Develops collaborative relationships with other departments and medical personnel to facilitate and support quality diabetes care. # The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: 3 or more years of RN or RD clinical experience in an acute care hospital and 1 year experience as a Clinical Diabetes Educator BLS Certification Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Master#s Degree in Nursing or Nutrition Responsibilities: Acts as the primary CDE, organizing educational in-services, etc. Complete assessments and reassessment of assigned patients in accordance to established standards of care and practice including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc Evaluate and updates diabetes education program on a continuing basis; assess teaching methods and education material for both staff and patients. # Credentials and Qualifications: RN - 3 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care hospital. 1 year experience as Clinical Diabetes Educator. Or RD - 3 years of clinical RD experience in an acute care hospital. 1 year experience as Clinical Diabetes Educator BLS Certification Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Bachelor#s Degree in Nursing or Nutrition