NETWORK DIABETES PROGRAM MANAGER

Cook County•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Division Chair, the Network Diabetes Program Manager plans and directs the operational, financial and personnel activities of the Network Diabetes Program. Duties include but are not limited to patient assessment, patient and clinical staff training, development of educational materials and department budget preparation assistance. Supervises staff of certified diabetes educators including nurses and dietitians. This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Food and Nutrition, Public Health or related field from an accredited college or university is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Two (2) years of management\organizational experience in a health care setting
Must be a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Must be a Registered Dietitian (LDN) in the State of Illinois is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Must be a Registered Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
Must be able to travel to CCH work sites

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Public Health or Business from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Supervises staff of certified diabetes educators including nurses, and dietitians.
Clinically assesses patients with diabetes including diet impact; identifies care plans taking into consideration age specific needs of patients.
Assists in the development of the fiscal budget. Coordinates the planning of all County-wide Network Diabetes Program activities.
Plans and develops nutrition education materials for patients.
Trains and supervises staff including nurse, pharmacist, and other health promoters regarding nutrition management of patients.
Provides in-service training and orientation and participates in activities in conjunction with the ADA recognition programs
Adheres to American Diabetes Associate (ADA) standards of care in daily disposition of diabetes care, diabetes self-management and food and nutrition.
Travels to CCH work sites throughout Cook County in the course of duties.
Actively participates in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.