NETWORK DIABETES PROGRAM MANAGER

Responsibilities

• 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 nurses, pharmacists, 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 Association (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.