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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Responsible for strategy and daily operational oversight of the Clinical Diabetes Education (CDE) program. Supervises CDEs and facilitates day-to-day operations of inpatient and outpatient diabetes services across 2 major pediatric hospitals and oversees community-based education to partner locations (schools and daycares). Participate in reviews of program, system and patient outcomes to make program changes using data including volume, revenue, safety, outcomes, and satisfaction Proactively supports efforts that ensure safe, effective, high-quality, and efficient patient care coordination. Serve on the Diabetes leadership committees, providing insight and direction for diabetes education programming, both annually and long-term.

Experience

Meets criteria for Diabetes Educator Practice Level 3 as defined by the American Association of Diabetes EducatorsMore than 5 years of direct engagement in the diabetes as a specialty practice.2 years of experience in pediatrics2 years of experience in people management2 years of experience in program management

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree prepared4+ years of experience in program development and strategic planning4+ years people management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Certification Summary

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact or Registered Dietician licenseCredentialed by the AADE as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)BLS within 30 days of employmentYearly certification in use of Point of Care blood glucose and ketone testing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skillsDiabetes Educator (RN/RD) Level 3 competenciesComfortable with public speakingAnalytical abilityConflict resolutionStaff recruitment and retentionProficient in Microsoft Office

Job Responsibilities

Ensures delivery of proficient family-centered diabetes education that integrates emotional, psychosocial, educational and growth and developmental patient/family needs into plan of care.Implement and manage evidenced-based processes, pathways, protocols, and guidelines and clinical nutrition standards of care for both inpatient and outpatient areas of responsibility to ensure consistency in quality of education and compliance to American Diabetes Association standards.Oversees coordination of program services with community-based organizations that support patient populations.Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.Writes proposals, grants, and grant renewals to secure additional funding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of program services.Prepares and presents reports on the status, activities and plans for current and future operations; keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of program activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational programs, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional associations.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family

Nursing-Management