Job Title
Clinical Nutrition Manager - Lincoln, NE
Job Category
Management and Administration
Company
ARAMARK
Lincoln, Nebraska 68505
www.aramark.com
Job Description and Requirements
Clinical Nutrition Manager - Lincoln, NE
Description
As a Clinical Nutrition Manager you will plan, coordinate and manage all patient/resident nutrition care activities complying with the standards established by ARAMARK, regulatory agencies and client. You will develop and implement cost effective, profit-generating nutrition programs, function as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans, and establish and maintain policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients/residents. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels.
Key Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients/residents. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels.
Developes goals and objectives for Clincal Nutrition to maintain high quality care.
Utilizes equipment, resources and programs to provide efficient and high quality care.
Assists in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and interviews, selects and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services.
Participates in the budget process.
Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient/resident population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient/resident population.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient/resident care.
Establishes education programs for facility's professional staff (Nursing, pharmacy, medical snd surgical residents).
Develops, implements and documents inservice education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel to provide continuing education and training.
Engages in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures.
Maintains establishes systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal government regulations.
Maintains compliance with ARAMARK's standards of operation, client contract and within ARAMARK's Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with ARAMARK/HSS, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.
Maintaines registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Maintains professional continuing education annually.
Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree is required plus 5 years experience as a Clinical Nutrition Manager. Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and Licensed Dietitian status is required if residing in a state with licensure. Excellent communication, management and leadership skills are essential.
Job: Nutrition/Dietetics
Primary Location: US-NE-Lincoln
Organization: Healthcare
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Travel: No
Requisition ID: 76264
Contact
Please apply directly online with employer.
Apply Online at www.aramarkhealthcare.com/careers Search for Job Number: 76264
[posted Jul 3, 2012]
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