Network Diabetes Program Manager

The 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  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 MANAGER

Department
:
Network Diabetes Program Ambulatory and Community Health Network

Location
: JOHN STROGER HOSPITAL

Shift
: 8AM - 4PM

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

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.

• 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.

• 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…