Clinical Nutrition Manager II Grand Forks, ND

Clinical Nutrition Manager II Grand Forks, ND

Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian, Acute Care Clinical, Supervisory

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Experience level:
Director Experience required: 5 Years Education level:
Bachelor’s degree Job function:
Management Industry: Hospital & Health Care Compensation:
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No Visa sponsorship eligibility:
No

Job Description:

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager role at Altru Health System. This brand-new acute care facility is a stand-alone multi-specialty hospital, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

RD's have order writing privileges so they can practice at the top of their scope.

What You'll Do:

Manage the clinical nutrition program within Altru Health System;
Supervise a team of 4 Dietitians and 5 Diet Clerks, both inpatient and outpatient
Provide direct patient care ~20% of the time
Collaborate with the implementation and management of Sodexo’s meal service program and menu management system
Foster a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development
Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects

Qualifications and Skills:

Registered Dietitian credentials
Acute care clinical experience
Supervisory or management experience
Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills

Experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care.
Position Summary

Provides leadership and direction for the nutrition care program for patients, residents, and clients in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Manages the clinical and assigned patient services staff in the provision of general and some specialty nutrition care and patient food service programs for one to two sites / up to 300 beds, providing direct patient care and functioning as the nutrition authority for the organization.

Implements and maintains professional and business practices to assure regulatory compliance and to uphold company mission, values, and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement. Contributes to financial and clinical outcomes through implementation of services.
Directs the implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) in general to specialized clinical practice and activities of assigned patient services staff by delegating authority, assigning & scheduling, prioritizing activities, ensuring provision of equipment, supplies & resources, participating in the budgeting process, maintaining labor reports and other financial records, and monitoring operating standards; is accountable for the provision of safe and reliable care and services by self and direct reports and completion of documentation in accordance with individual & statutory scopes, regulatory standards, facility policies, protocols and practice guidelines, including clinical privileges;

actively participates in development, implementation and promotion of the patient dining and other food and nutrition programs to Sodexo standards.

- 35%
Conducts recruiting, hiring, onboarding, verification of credentials, competency assessment, performance evaluations and ongoing professional practice evaluation as applicable to clinical privileges for direct reports; ensures that verification of credentials, competency assessment, performance evaluation and ongoing professional practice evaluation as applicable for self is completed per Sodexo and facility standards; engages in tailored continuing education for self and in mentoring of direct reports to enhance knowledge, skills, and judgment and to facilitate professional growth and employee engagement.

- 20%
Ensures provision of nutrition counseling and training by self and direct reports for patients, residents, clients, families, healthcare personnel, students and food service staff to meet general to specialized clinical needs, promote disease management, and introduce evidence-based nutrition care strategies;…