Diabetes Program Coordinator

OhioHealth; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Diabetes Self-Management Education program leader at the McConnell Heart Health Center. The role oversees planning, implementation and evaluation of the diabetes program, with emphasis on AADE standards, accreditation, and quality improvement.

A Master’s degree and 3+ years in diabetes education are required. Responsibilities include maintaining accreditation, reporting outcomes, updating curricula, and directing community outreach initiatives within Nutrition Services

Qualifications

• Master's degree required (as stated)
• Field of Study options include Dietetics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Promotion, or Health Education
• Minimum 3+ years in diabetes self-management education (5+ preferred)
• Experience with AADE accreditation and program management

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of AADE National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management.
• Maintain Diabetes Education and Self-Management program accreditation.
• Plan, implement and evaluate CQI of Diabetes Education processes and program, coordinating with McConnell departments.
• Ensure collection and reporting of outcome data.
• Keep curriculum and materials up to date through continuing education and AADE resources.
• Plan and lead the annual advisory board meeting.
• Oversee planning and implementation of community outreach.
• Organize regular team meetings and agendas.
• Draft, distribute and maintain compliant policies and procedures for the program.

Skills

Diabetes education

Quality improvement

Program management

Community outreach

Education

Master's degree

Field of Study: Dietetics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Promotion, or Health Education

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary: JOB SUMMARY

The person in this position will oversee planning, implementation and evaluation of diabetes self-management program at the McConnell Heart Health Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree (Required) (Master's degree preferred)
• Field of Study: Dietetics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Promotion, or Health Education (Required)
• Experience: 3+ years minimum in the field of diabetes self-management education (Required) (5+ preferred)
• Specialization in diabetes self-management
• Experience in implementing and maintaining AADE accreditation
• Experiential preparation or education in program management and sin chronic disease management
• Experience with community outreach in primary or secondary prevention

Responsibilities And Duties

1. 20%: Monitor implementation of the American Association of Diabetes Educators AADE National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management.
2. 10%: Maintain Diabetes Education and Self-Management program accreditation.
3. 15%: Plan, implement and evaluate continuous quality improvement of Diabetes Self Management and Education processes and program. Work cooperatively with other programs at McConnell to ensure appropriate utilization of resources for Diabetes Education and Self-Management.
4. 10%: Ensure collection and reporting of outcome data.
5. 10%: Maintain up to date curriculum and program materials by engaging in continuing education and accessing relevant authoritative resources e.g., AADE .
6. 10%: Plan and lead the annual advisory board meeting7.
7. 10%: Oversee planning and implementation of community outreach.
8. 10%: Organize regular team meetings and agenda.
9. 5 %: Draft, distribute and maintain compliant policies and procedures for diabetes self-management education program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Nutrition Services Clinical

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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