Description
SUMMARY
Complete responsibilities for the clinical nutrition staff for the entire Health System. Activities include: develop, implement and monitor clinical nutrition practice guidelines and protocols. Develop menus and therapeutic diets; develop and implement policies and procedures for clinical nutrition; develop and implement and report on quality assurance program for department; responsible for menu software; development of diet manuals; responsible for analyzing menus and establishing nutritional protocols to meet JCAHO, NYSDOH, and CACFP regulations. Assumes role of Director of Food and Nutrition Services in his/her absence.
STATUS: Full Time, Hybrid work model
LOCATION: St. Mary's Campus
DEPARTMENT: Nutrition/Long Term Care
Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 for eligible candidates
ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
At least one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role required.
Interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to direct clinical staff.
Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership. Develops and implements quality practice standards with policies, procedures, practice guidelines and medical nutrition therapy protocols to direct the delivery of nutrition care services throughout the system. Develops and revises diet manuals and nutritional formularies for all levels of care throughout the system as needed.
Assessment. evaluates the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice and refines service based on measured outcomes.
Evaluation. Monitors and evaluates employee performance based on established performance standards.
EDUCATION:
- BS: Dietetics (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
PAY RANGE: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.