NETWORK DIABETES PROGRAM MANAGER

DescriptionThe final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.Job Title: NETWORK DIABETES PROGRAM MANAGERDepartment: Network Diabetes Program Ambulatory and Community Health NetworkLocation: JOHN STROGER HOSPITALShift: 8AM - 4PMThis position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.Job SummaryUnder 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.General Administrative ResponsibilitiesCollective Bargaining· Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals· Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings Discipline· 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 agreementsSupervision· 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 agreementsManagement· 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 necessaryTypical Duties· 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications· 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 is required.· 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 sitesPreferred Qualifications· Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Public Health or Business from an accredited college or universityKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics· Knowledge of diabetes care, diabetes self-management and food and nutrition· Ability to teach and conduct in-service trainings· Ability to assess impact of diet on diabetic patients· Ability to prepare education plans for diabetics· Skill in applying current ADA standards in patient management· Skilled in delivering information to patients and clinical staff· Ability to plan and develop nutritional education materials for patients· Ability to travel to work sites throughout the CCHPhysical and Environmental DemandsThis 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.VETERAN PREFERENCEPLEASE READWhen applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.ORA copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEWMUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION BENEFITS PACKAGE• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Basic Term Life Insurance • Pension Plan • Deferred Compensation Program • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) • 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: *Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROrganization: Health and Hospital SystemsSchedule: Full-time