The University of Chicago, Kovler Diabetes Center

The University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center offers a unique, fully
comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating diabetes. Our work focuses
on adults and teenagers who have type 1 and insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes - those at the highest risk for serious complications. Our science-based approach means that patient care is firmly rooted in scientific knowledge. Research discoveries made right here at the Universityof Chicago Medical Center - along with advances made around the world – are integrated into patient care. We apply the newest and best options to help
individuals manage their diabetes.

We are currently seeking a dynamic dietitian and diabetes educator with
leadership and management skills to coordinate outpatient diabetes education
and related activities.  This is an amazing opportunity to join our team of
dedicated specialists at one of the most prestigious diabetes centers in the
U.S.
Title:  Certified Diabetes Educator and Diabetes Education Program Manager
General Summary:

The role of the diabetes education program manager and certified diabetes
educator (CDE) is to lead the team in creating, developing and maintaining
excellence in outpatient diabetes education.  The role also includes
educating adult diabetes patients in the outpatient Endocrinology clinic and
Kovler Diabetes Center (KDC) in both individual and group settings.   This
individuals works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary diabetes team,
and utilizes advanced clinical and educational skills to perform a thorough
nutritional assessment and education plan to assist in management of
patients with diabetes and other endocrine issues.  In this role, the
diabetes education program manager and CDE must have independent expertise
and knowledge RE: diabetes technologies, as well as planning appropriate
care for patients who utilize such technologies.  This individual will be a
leader and an integral part of the diabetes education team, providing
support, developing curriculum and protocols, performing nutrition and
educational assessments and providing patient education and family
instruction.  In addition, this individual will manage the Diabetes
Education Program, recognized by the American Diabetes Association and
partner with the Executive Director of the Kovler Diabetes Center (KDC) and
The KDC Education Committee to accomplish the requirements of this role. A
variety of other administrative responsibilities such as purchasing,
scheduling, and data management and reporting also are required. 
Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with 3-5 years experience required; Master of Science
degree in Nutrition strongly preferred; valid license as a registered
dietician required; a minimum of two years experience as a certified
diabetes educator required; experience in an outpatient diabetes center
strongly preferred; experience with American Diabetes Association
recognition standards and program management strongly preferred; experience
coordinating and excuting patient and community-centered events preferred;
excellent verbal, analytical, quantitative and writing skills are preferred;
outstanding interpersonal skills are required; knowledge of word processing,
data management and spreadsheet software are preferred.
Please contact us at 773.834.4789 or email diabetes@uchospitals.edu submit
your resume and learn more!