Manager, Clinical Nutrition - Sharp Chula Vista - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

5d•$55 - $88

About The Position

The Clinical Nutrition Manager plans, coordinates, and manages the work operations of the clinical nutrition staff. Primary responsibilities include assigning work to and supervising clinical dietitians and nutrition and dietetics technicians; establishing and maintaining policies, standards, and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective patient care; monitoring clinical dietetic performance for safety, efficacy, and evidence-based practice; establishing a framework to collect and publish clinical outcomes research; implementing and maintaining cost control procedures; participating in the budget process and meeting budget targets; recruiting, hiring, and orienting staff; interacting with hospital management and professional staff; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
3 Years hospital clinical experience.
CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a related field.
2 Years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Consistently complies with Sharp Healthcare practices, policies (e.g. attendance, patient safety), and procedures.
Abides by ethical standards set in the Sharp Commitment to principles handbook.
Establishes goals, standards, policies, procedures, and protocols for Clinical Nutrition Services and assigned areas of responsibility in accordance with the mission of Sharp Healthcare.
Develops and maintains a budget consistent with the hospital goals and objectives.
Plan for the efficient and effective use of skill sets and workload through adequate scheduling.
Maintain high quality patient care with clinical expertise and improved nutrition knowledge and practice.
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees.
Establishes and integrates department goals with hospital-wide annual goals and visions to provide optimal care.
Create and maintain a positive relationship with hospital administration, medical nursing and allied health professional and foodservice staff to promote interdisciplinary cooperation and communication in order to facilitate program goals and ensure high quality patient nutrition outcomes.
Collaborates with marketing and community care departments regarding the development, marketing, implementation and evaluation of programs as appropriate.
Evaluates and plans for technological advancements to ensure highly competitive services.
Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for unit/units supervised
Demonstrate strong team building skills and effectively institutes change supporting a high level of patient care and organizational goals.
Facilitate and resolve issues that affect the quality of service provided to Sharp Health Care customers including patients, staff and physicians.
Manage staff including hiring, evaluating, and assuring that performance appraisals are completed on time.
Provides coaching and counseling to improve performance as well as reward and recognition to maintain good performance.
Ensures that staff appropriately assess and reassess the nutrition needs of patients, identifies education needs and responses to needs.
Develops job descriptions and determines level of competency necessary to meet job requirements.
Conducts and participates in in quality outcome projects that improve patient care and assure the safest and highest quality patient care.
Develops, initiates and monitors quality initiatives and patient safety practices in accordance with regulatory agency standards.
Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including licensing and certification, and other mandatory training within established timeframes.
Assists in achieving compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state and federal standards.
Provides or facilitates training opportunities and continuing education for clinical nutrition staff.
Serves as a mentor to facilitate professional growth and job satisfaction of employees.