Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and home to Baystate Medical Center, Western Massachusetts’ only academic medical center, level 1 trauma center and pediatric hospital is looking for a Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager to join and support our Clinical Nutrition departments across Western Massachusetts. Clinical Nutrition Department: Reports to Clinical Nutrition Manager for Baystate Healthcare System Join a large, supportive community of dietitians dedicated to elevating clinical nutrition care through evidenced based medical nutrition therapy and a hands-on clinical approach Opportunities in both adult and pediatric service lines Our respected registered dietitians have been granted broad order writing privileges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; completion of accredited DPD program
• Master's Degree preferred and required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter
• 5 years of acute care clinical experience required.
• Leadership capabilities and skills essential
• Adult learner knowledge and expertise
• Supervisory or project management experience
• Certified Dietary Manager - Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
• Licensed Dietician - Other
• Registered Dietician - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expert knowledge and skill in clinical specialty
• Continually seeks and engages in continuing education opportunities appropriate to the patient population
• Assists in evaluating and implementing up to date evidence-based and evidence-informed practice guidelines
• Demonstrates innovative/creative approaches to problem-solving
• Provides patient/family-centered care
• Performs ongoing competency evaluation
• Conducts chart audits and provides feedback
• Reviews staff clinical ladder submissions annually
• Verifies CDR registration and MA license status
• Creates and implements staff development plans
• Conducts annual evaluations
• Provides ongoing performance feedback
• Inspires, transforms and achieves outcomes in staff learning through formal/informal teaching (including bedside teaching)
• Educates, mentors, and acts as a consultant in the delivery of care that translates into excellence in knowledge, skill, and leadership at the bedside
• Mentors staff in career/professional development, role transition, and succession planning
• Manages new hire onboarding process
• Arranges for workspace and office supplies
• Orients staff to all pertinent software, including EMR
• Mentors staff in the synthesis of information and critical thinking
• Mentors staff in all areas of clinical practice, including PN and EN management
• Demonstrates project management skills
• Advances the role of Clinical Nutrition in patient care
• Role models professionalism and organizational values
• Networks within and outside of BH to enhance clinical practice

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level