System Clinical Nutrition Education and Quality Coordinator- Atrium Health- FT

About the position

The System Clinical Nutrition Education and Quality Coordinator directs the functions of clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, counseling, and performance improvement, while managing the clinical nutrition team to ensure high-quality nutritional care for patients. This role involves collaboration with other Clinical Nutrition Leaders across the healthcare system to achieve patient satisfaction, quality care, compliance with regulatory agencies, and effective public relations through the efficient use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and oversees implementation of clinical nutrition care based on healthcare system and facility's medical direction and patient population.
• Participates in clinical nutrition initiatives and Performance Improvement Programs throughout the health system and assigned facility(s).
• Hires, leads, directs, coaches, trains, and develops clinical nutrition team members.
• Manages departmental clinical nutrition budget and participates in health system margin improvement initiatives related to nutrition therapy.
• Oversees systems and processes to ensure strategic and operational objectives are met.
• Complies with regulatory agencies, including federal, state, and TJC.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy in the absence of clinical dietitian.
• Collaborates with Food Services Registered Dietitian liaisons in planning regular and modified menus.
• Communicates effectively with all team members, patients, and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years clinical experience required.
• Registered Dietitian (by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) and licensed by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics.
• Experience as a clinical team leader, supervisor, or other relevant leadership experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree and/or a Specialty Certification (as recognized by A.N.D) can serve in place of 5 years of relevant clinical experience.