Clinical Nutrition Manager
About The Position
Provides overall coordination, direction and management for all clinical nutrition services functions of the department to ensure one common level of nutritional care in a cost-effective manner. Primary responsibilities include assigning work and providing leadership to clinical dietitians and diet clerks; developing standards and monitoring of clinical dietetic performance; reviewing and updating policies and procedures; implementing and maintaining cost control procedures; recruiting, hiring and orienting staff; interacting with hospital management and professional staff within Sutter Health; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field or equivalent education/experience
- Completion of an accredited didactic program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- RD-Registered Dietitian Upon Hire
- 8 years of recent relevant experience
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements relating to Food Services
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, staff, physicians, and management staff
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills and is able to develop a plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles, and resolve operational issues
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others
- Thorough understanding of department operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations
- Knowledge of emerging trends and how they impact operations
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results
- Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assigning work and providing leadership to clinical dietitians and diet clerks
- Developing standards and monitoring of clinical dietetic performance
- Reviewing and updating policies and procedures
- Implementing and maintaining cost control procedures
- Recruiting, hiring and orienting staff
- Interacting with hospital management and professional staff within Sutter Health
- Maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
