Supervisor, Nutrition Services

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying and implementing current practices in nutrition support & leading the Nutrition Services Department in this specialty area. This position will train and educate all levels of health care professionals in nutrition support, act as a liaison between nutrition, medical staff and nursing & serve as the facilitator to support the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee. The position has direct supervisory responsibilities and serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Management responsibilities include hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management. Supports change in a complex healthcare environment & acts promptly to resolve problems while communicating action taken. Serves as the lead dietitian in the critical care area. Communicates pertinent information during interdisciplinary patient care rounds and attends daily rounds in critical care areas. Facilitates the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee, plans a comprehensive nutrition support service & devises protocols for use. Serves as a liaison to the medical staff, nursing, dietitians in Nutritional support Performs performance improvement studies on clinical nutrition issues. Serves as a liaison between nutrition services, nursing, and medical staff for all nutrition support activities. Educates the dietitians, medical staff and nursing on all new protocols & guidelines to be used according to current Evidence based practice. Completes nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients based on the current Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice. Performs nutrition focused physical exams Identify patients at risk for malnutrition Diagnoses malnutrition and develops care plans. Determines plan for reassessment based on established standards and patients’ needs/status. Aids in managing the transition from enteral or parenteral nutrition to oral intake. Provides education and support to the patient and/or family. Research and recommend products for inclusion in the Independence Health Enteral Formulary. Maintains survey readiness with all JCAHO and Department of Health standards and regulations; as well as other regulatory agencies. Maintains manuals of meeting notes, communications, policies and procedures, and performance improvement initiatives. Identifies and implements revenue enhancement opportunities and measures that control costs while balancing quality. Interprets data to assist in evaluating the value of services provided. Schedules clinical staff within budgetary guidelines. Undertakes continuous professional development in nutrition support. Leads the department to review relevant current literature. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Food and Nutrition
three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a clinical dietitian in the healthcare field.
Zero (0) to Two (2) years supervisory/management experience in nutrition support services.
Strong leadership ability
good organizational skills
independent and critical thinking skills
sound judgment
knowledge of legal aspects and liability of clinical nutrition.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Strong time management
creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient and outpatient clinics
ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office).
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Current Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration).
Current licensure with the State PA Board of Nursing.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or closely related field.
Certification in Nutrition Support.
Experience in a Healthcare setting.
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician through the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification within six (6) months of hire (CNSC).

Responsibilities

Align department with strategy maps and continually work to implement drivers in support of Independence Health System’s mission and vision.
Act promptly to resolve problems and initiate better ways of doing things by acting as a catalyst for change.
Establish and maintain a safe working environment and ensure staff comply with safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines.
Equitably apply policies and procedures by issuing corrective action in a fair and consistent manner.
Assess customers’ needs, exceed customer expectations, and consider customers in decision making to improve customer satisfaction.
Act on most urgent tasks, leverage available resources, review own workload, implement workable systems, and provide clear direction.
Serves as the lead dietitian in the critical care area.
Communicates pertinent information during interdisciplinary patient care rounds and attends daily rounds in critical care areas.
Facilitates the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee, plans a comprehensive nutrition support service & devises protocols for use.
Serves as a liaison to the medical staff, nursing, dietitians in Nutritional support
Performs performance improvement studies on clinical nutrition issues.
Serves as a liaison between nutrition services, nursing, and medical staff for all nutrition support activities.
Educates the dietitians, medical staff and nursing on all new protocols & guidelines to be used according to current Evidence based practice.
Completes nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients based on the current Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice.
Performs nutrition focused physical exams
Identify patients at risk for malnutrition
Diagnoses malnutrition and develops care plans.
Determines plan for reassessment based on established standards and patients’ needs/status.
Aids in managing the transition from enteral or parenteral nutrition to oral intake.
Provides education and support to the patient and/or family.
Research and recommend products for inclusion in the Independence Health Enteral Formulary.
Maintains survey readiness with all JCAHO and Department of Health standards and regulations; as well as other regulatory agencies.
Maintains manuals of meeting notes, communications, policies and procedures, and performance improvement initiatives.
Identifies and implements revenue enhancement opportunities and measures that control costs while balancing quality.
Interprets data to assist in evaluating the value of services provided.
Schedules clinical staff within budgetary guidelines.
Undertakes continuous professional development in nutrition support.
Leads the department to review relevant current literature.
Other duties as assigned.