Diabetes Education Manager, Registered Dietitian (RD)

Diabetes Education Manager, Registered Dietitian (RD)Job ID #: 58788 Location: Park Nicollet Clinic-St. Louis Park 3800 Bldg.
Position Category: Professional / Leadership Department: Park Ctr Idc Patient Svcs Admn 2128
Employment Type: Full Time Education Required: Associate's Degree
Experience Required: 3+ years Union Representation: Non-Union (NONE)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, typical business hrs; no weekends Job Code: P1FHN
Hours/ Pay Period: 80 Date Posted: Nov 1, 2021

Position Summary

Provides leadership and direction for diabetes education across ambulatory care groups. Manages department operations, team members and cost center. Responsibilities include staffing, planning, implementing and evaluating department activities in accordance with the mission and vision of the organization.



Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or dietetics
• RN or RD licensure in Minnesota.
• If RD, has credential verification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition; Masters desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Current certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Educator (CDCES)
• 3 years clinical diabetes patient care experience plus minimum 3 years’ experience managing chronic disease, facilitating behavior change and/or program management
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of local and national diabetes resources
• Familiar with ADCES program accreditation process (DEAP)
• Membership in American Diabetes Association or American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists is required; if not current, will need to join upon hire.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses:

• Proven management skills with the ability to lead, prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines and budget parameters.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, challenge and motivate others.
• Ability to embrace change and demonstrate resiliency.
• Thinks broadly, identifying and understanding implications to the entire organization
• Effective conflict management skills
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives at once
• Knowledge of health care is desirable.

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow an innovative and dynamic team of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (RNs & RDNs) to align processes and create efficiencies across the enterprise. This role will collaborate with leadership across several departments. The quadruple aim is a pilar of what we strive for in our work; a balance of improving the experience of patient care, improving the health of populations and reducing the costs of healthcare while keeping clinicians and staff engaged.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The Organization
At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations. HealthPartners includes a team of 21,000 people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community. Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities. Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.
Vision: Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.
Values:

• Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
• Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
• Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
• Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

What makes us unique?
At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts. We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design. As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.