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Job Description Summary:

Assists the Clinical Nutrition Services Director in managing the operations of the Clinical Nutrition Services Department. Supervises clinical nutrition departmental operations, quality metrics, and clinical practice advancement through coordination of administrative and fiscal management, and performance accountability. Supervises the scope and all of Clinical Nutrition Services in relation to hospital services and community need and in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Responsible for hiring new associates, administering corrective action, and conducting associate evaluations within Clinical Nutrition Services. In collaboration with the Director, develops and communicates strategic goals and objectives. Supports the Director and the clinical nutrition team in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a measurable focus on quality and service enhancement, cost reduction and customer and associate satisfaction.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Integrates business and quality initiatives into daily practice standards for clinical nutrition team. Monitors clinical indicators and adjusts processes to ensure evidence-based practices and improve outcomes.

Assesses, designs, implements, evaluates and creates/updates nutrition care policies and procedures for area of responsibility to achieve cost containment and improved outcomes.

Utilizes an organizationally approved nutrition care manual and evidence analysis library source. Establishes institution-specific nutrition practice guidelines in area of practice. Keeps abreast of new developments and implements new clinical practices as appropriate.

Develops, initiates, and monitors quality initiatives and patient safety practices in accordance with accrediting organizations.

Develop and implement strategic plan to support organizational mission/vision that positions the clinical nutrition team into key roles as providers of medical nutrition therapy, resulting in high quality, high values, and cost-effective patient care.

Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.

Advocates for clinical nutrition team members and clinical nutrition-related programs.

Establishes and integrates department goals with hospital-wide annual goals and visions to provide optimal nutrition care. Monitors and integrates technological advances that enhance efficiency as appropriate.

Directs the provision of medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process by supervising the activities of the clinical nutrition team including nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation, education, and menu processing according to established departmental policies.

Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.

Schedules clinical nutrition team according to needs and budget allocation. Implements and maintains cost control procedures, adhering to budget constraints while ensuring quality service.

Addresses questions and concerns of patients and families, community members, and health professionals in accordance with evidence-based nutrition practice and critical thinking and assessment skills.

Provides value-based leadership to establish a high functioning clinical nutrition team.

Recruits, interviews, hires, and facilitates training of new employees to meet department staffing needs.

Manages, coaches, and evaluates the performance of clinical nutrition team members job requirements and core competencies. Serves as a mentor to facilitate professional growth and job satisfaction of clinical nutrition team. Identifies continuing education opportunities to promote professional growth and job satisfaction.

Resolves conflicts using constructive coaching techniques while providing employees with feedback that is timely, clear, and appropriate. Communicates responsibly and professionally with employees and responds to needs in a timely manner.

Fosters an environment to support transparent two-way communication.

Interacts with hospital administration, medical, nursing and allied health professionals, and foodservice staff to promote interdisciplinary communication and cooperation and to ensure patient's nutritional needs are met. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees.

Coordinates schedules and serves as a preceptor for dietetics interns and students. Coordinates team resources to provide community events and nutrition programs.

Collaborates with corporate teams, state and national healthcare professionals, and professional organizations via information exchange, benchmarking tools, and/or attendance at local, state, and national conferences.

Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies.

Ensure national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5-7 years’ experience, preferred.

2 years' experience in a supervisory role, preferred.

Master’s degree or specialty certification, preferred.

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Licensed Dietitian with the State Medical Board of Ohio.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Nutrition Services Clinical

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment