Diabetes Education Program Leader

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic seeks a Diabetes Education Specialist to lead clinical assessment and individualized nutrition counseling within the diabetes education program. You will manage ADA certification processes, collect data, and coordinate staff scheduling for education classes and outreach activities.

Ideal candidates will hold a Florida RN or Dietitian license, a National Board of Diabetes Educators certification, and CPR; prior diabetes education experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Florida Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Dietitian.
• Certification from the National Board of Diabetes Educators (CDE).
• Current CPR certification.
• Current CDE licensure for Florida.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment focusing on nutritional, physiologic, and metabolic status.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling per physician’s orders.
• Maintain medical records accurately and timely per ADA standards.
• Coordinate scheduling of staff for diabetes education classes and events.
• Lead ADA certification submissions and data collection.
• Create and manage yearly quality improvement projects per ADA guidelines.
• Train new staff in policies, CGM use, and department protocols.
• Generate monthly referral reports and monitor patient education outreach.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Data collection

Staff training

Scheduling

Education

Florida RN or Dietitian license

CDE certification (National Board of Diabetes Educators)

CPR certification

Job description

Watson Clinic seeks a Diabetes Education Specialist to lead clinical assessment and individualized nutrition counseling within the diabetes education program. You will manage ADA certification processes, collect data, and coordinate staff scheduling for education classes and outreach activities.

Ideal candidates will hold a Florida RN or Dietitian license, a National Board of Diabetes Educators certification, and CPR; prior diabetes education experience is preferred.