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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition required
• Minimum two (2) years as Chief or Assistant Chief Clinical Dietitian; preferably in clinical nutrition.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about applicable regulations of JCAHO, OBRA, and New York State.
• Familiar with managing in union environment.
• Good management skills, able to develop goals, assess performance and develop development plans.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, New York State certification.
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (American Dietetic Association).

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree in Nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret clinical and other clinical diet related data. Accurately assess patient dietary needs utilizing the Standards of Care.
• Plan and develop patient menus that meet therapeutic needs of facility and physician requirements.
• Maintain policy and procedure manual. Develop clinical and patient services, polices, and procedures.
• Plan and implement performance improvement programs. Develop standards of nutritional care.
• Considers cost effectiveness in the development of the nutrition formulary.
• Monitors and controls labor cost and other budgets as responsible.
• Demonstrates the ability to use the computerized information system.
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate; and provides staff with the training necessary to perform assigned tasks. Follows up on delegated responsibilities.
• Determine time frames for program implementation (new menus, labor reduction, and equipment installation).
• Develop and review schedules for the Assistant Chief and Coordinators including monitoring time and attendance. Documents problem areas and counsels when necessary.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and assists staff in formulating plans for developing new skills that will lead to process improvement and efficiencies.
• Develop and conducts in-service training, incorporating behavioral objectives, planned activities, and audiovisual resources.
• Articulate the process of developing comprehensive skill-based training for employees.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.