DIABETIC EDUCATOR CDE - FULL TIME

Watson-Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson-Clinic is seeking a qualified diabetes educator/nutrition specialist to perform initial assessments and provide personalized nutrition counseling to patients and staff. The role emphasizes accurate medical-record documentation and adherence to ADA standards.

Requirements include Florida licensure as an RN or Dietitian, CPR certification, and NBDE/CDE credentials with preferred diabetes education experience.

Qualifications

• FL Licensed as an RN or Dietitian
• Certification from the National Board of Diabetes Educators
• CPR certification
• CDE Licensure for Florida

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment focusing on nutritional, physiologic, and metabolic status.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling to patients and staff per physician’s orders.
• Maintain medical records of each patient accurately and concisely per ADA standards.
• Identify patients’ and families’ learning needs and utilize resources appropriately.
• Demonstrate competency in clinical skills such as interpreting labs and evaluating products.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Medical record documentation

Lab data interpretation

Education

FL Licensed RN or Dietitian

CPR certification

CDE Licensure Florida

National Board of Diabetes Educators certification

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

Perform initial assessment in an ongoing, timely, and systematic manner, focusing on nutritional, physiologic, and metabolic status.

Provide individual nutrition counseling to patients and staff per physician’s orders.

Maintain medical records of each patient and document information regarding each patient in a timely, accurate, and concise manner according to Clinic and ADA standards.

Identify patients’ and families’ learning needs and utilize resources appropriately.

Demonstrate competency in certain designated clinical skills such as interpreting lab data, evaluating new products, and interpreting research findings.

Demonstrate an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

Supervisory Responsibility

none

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled condition

Travel

No travel is expected for this position other than occasional travel to corporate sites regarding employee relations issues.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

FL Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Dietitian. Certification from the National Board of Diabetes Educators. Previous experience in diabetes education preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Current CPR certification

Current CDE Licensure for Florida