Clinical Nutrition Manager

Aramark•New Brunswick, NJ

4d•$105,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aramark Healthcare+ is searching for a Clinical Nutrition Manager at RWJBH Children's Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. This position will lead a team of registered dietitians across inpatient, long term care and outpatient settings. The director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of nutritional care, ensuring that services meet the complex medical, developmental and psychosocial needs of children with unique and chronic health care needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent.
Master’s degree required in needed for registration requirements.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); certification/licensure as required by state of practice

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical dietetics and minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with progressive increase in responsibilities preferred.
Experience leading clinical nutrition staff across multiple facilities, within a hospital system, district or region preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs and supervises clinical nutrition department activities including managing the department budget.
Hires and evaluates department staff according to Aramark and hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for new staff orientation and ongoing competency.
Participates in and leads hospital performance improvement projects. Reports quality metrics, coordinates outcomes and research initiatives for nutrition and chronic illness diabetes management programs.
Facilitates and directs operations of nutrition care services using knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Ensures compliance with and implements policies/ procedures, standards, programs and processes to ensure that all patients’ nutrition needs are met across the healthcare system
Positions clinical nutrition staff as providers of high-quality and cost-effective patient care.
Oversees and directs development and implementation of nutrition care standards, protocols, and nutrition education resources.
Demonstrates and ensures accountability by all staff members for proper use of patients’ protected health information.
Coordinates affiliations with Dietetic Internship programs
Manages a clinical caseload as needed