Dietary Operations Manager (20018027)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Requirements

• Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code
• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in state & federal guidelines & accreditation standards regarding dietetics/nutrition for agency of employment
• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in employee training & development
• Job Skills: Medical

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive monitoring program of contract nutrition services statewide to assure services delivered meet applicable ODRC policy and protocol, standards &/or court orders as well as state and federal dietary regulations (e.g., monitoring and evaluation of nutrition services processes Quality assurance activities, staffing expectations and fulfillment Critical review of major nutrition service occurrences that impact healthcare Credential monitoring and clinical competence monitoring
• Evaluates the data generated and report findings to institution staff, the Office of Acquisition & Contract Compliance (OACC) Assistant Bureau Chief, and Office of Correctional Healthcare administrators
• Evaluate the contractors planned remediation / action plan for findings as indicated and provide feedback to all parties involved
• Routinely evaluate and inspect meals and nutrition service operations for quality and adherence to ODRC policy, procedure, state and federal regulations
• Prepare and maintain files and information on patient nutrition status/care
• Prepare monthly diet summary and nutrition care reports
• Work directly with the clinical and food service staff advising and monitoring (consulting) patients on patient services
• Develop nutrition education materials
• Coordinate with contract food service provider on development of master menu, diet menus, holiday menus, construction menus, sack meal menus, and religious meal accommodation menus, reviewing for compliance with nutritional requirements and providing final approval for implementation
• Update and maintain the daily food production record (DRC1181) and religious meal accommodation tracking log
• Consult with contract provider, dietitian and food service managers in proper interpretation of menus, approval of menu deviations and appropriate substitutions.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries about nutritional healthcare concerns from internal and external stakeholders as necessary during the course of contract monitoring
• Monitor nutritional service compliance regarding healthcare with state and federal regulations, standards and court orders and report findings to the OACC Assistant Bureau Chief & the Office of Correctional Healthcare
• Monitors nephrology clinic
• Provide comprehensive monitoring at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, Correctional Reception Center, Pickaway Correctional Institution & Franklin Medical Center
• Consult with ODRC Medical Director and clinical staff on all matters pertinent to regular or modified diets to assess nutritional requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulations to establish plans and procedures for clinical diet programs and policies
• Evaluate current research and products for implementation/use and recommend changes as needed.
• Conduct training for ODRC and contract staff as necessary on quality assurance and other healthcare nutrition service policies, procedures and issues
• Facilitate onboarding of contract dietetics personnel
• Assign, maintain and update electronic medical record workflows for nutrition staff
• Conduct annual nutrition services site visit for all institutions and audit diet tech, medical and food service operations using developed nutrition services metric tool
• Serves as the ODRC liaison with other state agencies and/or states in establishing positive working relationships
• Benchmarks with other prison systems to assure consistent efficient nutrition services in the State of Ohio
• Attend meetings, training and conferences; may give presentations and conduct training
• Responds both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns
• Works on special projects and/or committees assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must always conduct oneself professionally and in a law-abiding manner in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed