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Director of Clinical Nutrition I

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jan 2025

💰 $68,000/yr

About the role

Positions in this job family are involved in professional dietetic work in a medical nutrition therapy service unit in a facility, institution, hospital, or public health department.
Starting Salary: $68,000 per year
Typical functions:

Functions in a supervisory capacity to provide oversight to all areas of Clinical Nutrition programs. Assigns inpatient and outpatient cases, ensuring even distribution of workload among department staff.
Responsible for the operational and resource needs of clinical nutrition services.
Provides direction and leadership to achieve department goals and vision.
Develops inpatient menus with the assistance of the Food Service Director.
Prepares specialized and allergen menus as needed.
Directs and monitors inpatient and outpatient caseloads.
Spends approximately 50% of time in direct patient care of inpatient and outpatient population (NOTE: this may decrease as the department grows).
- Develops, implements, and documents nutrition care plans in the medical record.
- Performs patient, family/caregiver, and outside agency education and training. Represents the best interest of the patient/family/caregiver and the Hospital by acting as a liaison between the Hospital and all parties involved.
- Communicates with therapists, nurses, DCS staff, physicians, and outside medical professionals regarding patient’s nutrition status and needs.
Completes all required billing and documentation in accordance with established Hospital policies. Ensures accountability throughout the Clinical Nutrition department.
Knowledgeable of social, cultural, and economic needs and differences that may affect nutrition and food accessibility.
Attends and facilitates hospital meetings, department meetings, and/or in-services as assigned. Communicates pertinent information to Clinical Nutrition department that is received from administration or other assigned meetings, in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.
Maintains department travel, equipment, and supply budget, remaining within established budget for fiscal year. Submits purchase requests that are timely and thorough.
Develops, revises and implements the Clinical Nutrition Quality Assessment and Improvement Program. Submits complete and thorough annual plan and monthly reports in accordance with established policies.
Coordinates and provides necessary orientation, education, and training to all staff. Maintains department orientation, in-service training, and workshop records.
Maintains relationships with clinical nutrition company representatives.
Completes administrative tasks such as timekeeping, PMP’s, etc. in accordance with hospital policies for the Clinical Nutrition department.
Identifies needs for policies and procedures by observing relevant conditions/practices, gathering appropriate information, and consulting and collaborating with other affected entities. Reviews existing policies and procedures on an annual basis for accuracy, makes and communicates any required changes.
Maintains open dialogue with food service director and kitchen staff.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other agency departments.
Oversees the supervision of students in the conduct of their clinical/practicum responsibilities and assignments.
Maintains professional continuing education, registered dietitian certificate, and Oklahoma licensed dietitian status.
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