Manager Diabetes Program- Atrium Health Union
Manager Diabetes Program- Atrium Health Union
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Manager of the Diabetes Program performs the duties of the Diabetes Education Program Coordinator and additional activities of higher complexity and demonstrates leadership skills. Additionally this role serves as a central point of contact for providers patients and staff and completes specialized duties in the service of the subspecialty program.
Responsible for recruitment retention and management of clinical and administrative team members in the department. Assesses plans coordinates and evaluates the clinical administrative and operational functions of the Diabetes Education and Nutrition program. Oversees daytoday operations of the Diabetes SelfManagement Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services provided by the program and ensures National Standards are met and maintained. For hospitalbased programs provides administrative oversight of daytoday operations and adheres to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards for inpatient DSME. Promotes the Diabetes Education Program by serving as a spokesperson for the program
Essential Functions:
Assesses plans coordinates and evaluates the clinical and administrative operations and functions of the Diabetes Education and Nutrition Program to ensure quality cost effective healthcare is provided by highly skilled and qualified staff.
Ensures that the Diabetes Education and Nutrition Program operations and teammates are in compliance with the National Standards (NSDSMES) Nursing Practice Act Dietitian Licensure Act regulatory agency standards and applicable Atrium Health policies and procedures.
Maintains ADA recognition and participates in the evaluation of the programs effectiveness by managing continuous process improvements. Oversees the required audits develops and manages CQI plan. Communicates results to staff and leadership.
Coordinates the collection analysis and presentation of clinical statistical data.
Maintains responsibility and accountability for the total quality of care provided by the Diabetes Education and Nutrition Program.
Assumes responsibility in the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel to ensure appropriate orientation education credentialing and continuing professional development of personnel through mutual goal setting and performance evaluation.
Responsible for interviewing selection and supervision of nursing dietitian and administrative personnel in the department.
Responsible for assuming oversight and direction for staffing and scheduling personnel considering scope of practice competencies patient needs and complexity of care.
Conducts department and individual staff meetings at regular intervals to exchange information and to promote dialogue.
Demonstrates knowledge of diabetes selfmanagement and educational principles.
Demonstrates knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and educational principles.
Allocates resources to meet area needs and to achieve goals.
Collaborates with staff and leaders to fulfill the goals and mission.
Responsible for budgetary oversight by managing all operational and financial aspects for the program ensuring operational efficiency and financial stability and growth.
If hospital based develops a crossteam collaboration and multidisciplinary approach to provide excellent Inpatient Diabetes Care.
Requirements:
BSN is required for all RNs and a bachelors degree is required for all RDs. Masters degree preferred or commensurate work experience. Academic preparation and/or experimental preparation in program management and team/people management. Masters Degree required for new RDs after 1/1/2024. Current licensure as Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian in the state of NC required. Certification by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators (CDCES) preferred required within 2 years of hire. 2 years as Diabetes Educator or least 3 years experience as RD or RN. Academic and/or experiential preparation in program management and care of people with a chronic disease plus team/people management. Demonstrates leadership skills of communication decisionmaking adaptability coaching and mentoring conflict management and problem solving. Will need to understand ADA Recognition Standards as well as take leadership courses through Atrium and ADCES if this is lacking. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
