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Directs and coordinates all clinical practices for field Registered Dietitians (RD's) to drive standardized care practices and provide clinical nutrition and wellness governance for assigned regional operations of the Trinity Health system-wide shared services Food & Nutrition Services (FANS) Program. Works with the Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) team to develop and standardize Clinical Nutrition practices and application across assigned THS region while overseeing efforts of Regional Health Ministry (RHM) dietitians to develop and standardize core policy pertaining to nutrition care and support at the local level. Coordinates clinical reviews with Regional Operations Managers to ensure appropriate utilization of product on patient menus as well as maintaining the nutrition and wellness goals of the region in all culinary applications. Participates in development and management of core clinical nutrition and wellness program standardization in collaboration with System Office operations, regional and site Managers for FANS, and RHMs. Works with all levels of senior leadership and management teams at RHMs, develops and implements quality clinical nutrition programs cost effectively with implementation processes that support Trinity Health and UEM goals, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures. Ensures patient care standards, cost targets and productivity improvement objectives are met, while cultivating service/product quality and customer satisfaction. Ensures the System Manager of THS Clinical Nutrition & Wellness is kept abreast of issues or problems impacting program efficiencies and effectiveness. Attracts, develops and trains talent to ensure program quality, sustainability, long-term growth, and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Supports and endorses senior leadership decisions, goals, objectives, and strategies.

2. Works with the Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) team to develop and standardize Clinical Nutrition practices and application and wellness programs consistent with related education standards across the UEM.

3. Oversees the management of assigned regional clinical nutrition and wellness operations and ensures Trinity Hospitality Services program service support objectives are met.

4. Provides a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas. Provides consultative, nutrition, wellness, operational, and technical support to RHMs, managers, and System Office in support of the overall management of FANS programs. Collaboratively develops, implements and coordinates across the region:

· Standardization of policies and procedures related to FANS clinical nutrition and wellness expense management and operations.

· Standardization and implementation of core nutrition care practices (Clinical Nutrition Protocols and Standards for Patient Care, Diet Manual, Nutrition Screening and Assessment, TPN and Enteral Support Protocols, Nutrition and Diet Education, Food Formularies, Nutritional Supplement Formularies, Practices, Auditing tools, Competencies, etc.).

· Ensures assigned Clinical Nutrition care programs are regulatory compliant and menus meet nutritional requirements.

· Works with the Regional Operations Manager to define and manage regional productivity standards for Registered Dietitians and Clinical Staff.

· Provides direct supervision of Clinical Nutrition Coordinators or Leads at assigned sites.

5. Schedules site visits to meet with local Clinical Nutrition Coordinators or Leads and their teams, RHM senior leadership and select department leadership to identify and implement standardized clinical initiatives and to address issues/concerns; outlines and follows up on necessary corrective measures. Assists in resolution of patient care issues and provides updates to the System Manager of THS Clinical Nutrition & Wellness on regional operations.

6. Keeps the System Manager of THS Clinical Nutrition & Wellness informed of issues affecting clinical nutrition and related patient care program costs, service capabilities, effectiveness and efficiencies, as well as issues noted during RHM visits. Obtains final approval from System and Regional Manager(s) prior to implementing program changes to the field.

7. Identifies, recommends, and implements best practices and operational solutions to improve Clinical Nutrition service delivery in the region. Facilitates monthly face to face regional meetings with leaders to review initiatives, discuss strategies and promote a collaborative environment across the region.