Job Description
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00 Shift : Weekdays with Occasional Weekends Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL Pay Rate : Min $79,164.80 Mid $95,243.20 Position Summary The Diabetes Education Coordinator develops diabetes education programs that enhance quality of life for individuals with diabetes and their caregivers, including diabetes, exercise, and nutrition education. Clinical duties include consultations for inpatients and collaboration with team members to provide evidence-based care. The individual serving as the Coordinator demonstrates advanced knowledge of the lifelong process of managing a chronic disease and facilitating behavior change. The Coordinator works to maintain ADA (American Diabetes Association) recognition status and oversees the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The Coordinator serves as the chair of the Lakeland Regional Health Diabetes Advisory Board, develops and submits the annual plans for the outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program and team member education as it relates to diabetes management. Position Responsibilities People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created. Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work. Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. Standard Work Duties: Diabetes Coordinator The Diabetes Education Coordinator is responsible for developing a positive relationship with inpatients/outpatients and assisting the patient through the process of actively working towards optimal health and glycemic control through education. In collaboration with nursing and medical staff, monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes, for both inpatient, outpatient, and across the continuum of care. The Diabetes Coordinator conducts a thorough, individualized assessment of the person with or at risk of diabetes. The assessment process requires ongoing collection and interpretation of relevant data as well as the development of mutually acceptable goals. The diabetes coordinator develops the DSME/T (diabetes self-management education/training) to attain the mutually defined goals to achieve desired outcomes. The plan integrates current diabetes care practices and established principles of teaching and learning. The plan is coordinated among the diabetes healthcare team members, the person with or at risk for diabetes, his or her family, significant others, relevant support systems and the referring provider. The diabetes coordinator provides DSME/T according to the defined plan and desired goals and outcomes. Implementation may involve collaboration with other professional and community resources and services. The Diabetes Coordinator evaluates and maintains an accurate record for each person with diabetes, aggregate outcome measures for the program and the quality of DSME/T.