Diabetes Educator (Endocrinology) Lakeland

Nemours is seeking a Diabetes Educator, FULL-TIME, to join our Specialty Care team in Lakeland, Florida.

Provides diabetes education to the appropriate to pediatric population, families, school personnel, and groups.

The position is responsible for the following:


* Provides timely, effective and appropriate diabetes education to the following populations:
+ All newly diagnosed children with diabetes (any type) and their families hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Hospital (exception - patients admitted and discharged on off-weekends).
+ All newly diagnosed children/families managed as outpatients at the Nemours Clinic.
+ Children/families being readmitted for diabetes-related problems (if learning needs assessment indicates re-education is needed).
+ Newly diagnosed children being seen for 1 week and 1 month follow-up at the Clinic.
+ All clients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who have not had at least 1 hour of annual diabetes follow-up education.

(Can be delivered in a group setting).
+ School personnel responsible for specific children cared for by the Division (as requested by both parents and school officials).

Serves as liaison to school systems.


* Cooperates with the dietitian for the Nemours Children's Hospital, or Lakeland Regional Hospital or dietitian assigned to Nemours Children's Clinic-Endocrinology to be sure educational needs are met in a timely manner.


* Provides insulin pump training to inpatient and outpatient clients as requested.


* Complies with the applicable standards for diabetes education set forth by Nemours Children's Hospital and clinics, the State of Florida and the American Diabetes Association.


* Documents all educational assessment, intervention and outcomes accordingly.


* Maintains an up-to-date inventory and working knowledge of diabetes self-care materials for patient distribution.

Develops age-appropriate diabetes educational materials and class outlines as needed.


* Participates in data retrieval and analysis for both ADA Education and Provider Recognition.


* Refers patients and clients to appropriate support services, support groups.


* Provides diabetes case management as requested by Nemours providers.

Seeks assistance from providers with insulin dose adjustment and sick day management.


* Provides other telephone follow-up in a manner to be determined to meet ADA requirements.


* Fulfills continuing education requirements required by ADA Program Recognition Guidelines.


* Complies with HIPAA Regulations.


* Complies with OSHA/Safety Regulations.


* Adheres to NCC-O Customer Service Standards of Performance.


* Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements


* Associate (2 years of training beyond high school; e.g.

Associate's degree) required.


* Bachelor's Degree preferred.


* Minimum one (1) year of experience required.


* Minimum one (1) year of pe...