Description
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Summary:
The Clinical Nutrition Manager plans, schedules, coordinates, and supervises the work operations of the clinical nutrition staff. Primary responsibilities include assigning work to and supervising clinical dietitians, dietetic technicians, and dietetic assistants; developing standards and monitoring of clinical dietetics performance for safety and efficacy; and evidence-based practice to meet accreditation requirements. This role involves performing duties in support of and in compliance with quality assurance and performance improvement plans, establishing a framework to collect and publish clinical outcomes research, coordinating and providing nutrition care to research subjects, reviewing and updating policies and procedures, providing input into the budgeting process, and being held accountable for meeting budget targets. The position also includes recruiting, hiring, and orienting staff, interacting with hospital and department leadership, professional and frontline staff, and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Responsibilities:
- Business and Quality Integration: Assists in budget planning for the area of responsibility, setting targets and objectives. Assesses, designs, implements, evaluates, and creates/updates nutrition care policies and procedures to achieve cost containment and improved patient outcomes. Monitors clinical outcomes and adjusts processes to ensure evidence-based practices and improve employee and patient satisfaction. Utilizes an organizationally approved nutrition care manual and evidence analysis library source. Establishes institution-specific nutrition practice guidelines. 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 the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations. Assists in achieving compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state and federal standards. Creates and implements an area-specific strategic plan synchronous with the overarching Clinical Nutrition department's and the Food and Nutrition department's objectives and organizational mission/vision that positions dietitians and dietetic technicians into key roles as providers of medical nutrition therapy.
- Clinical Nutrition Operations: Manage daily functions of assigned area in compliance with guidelines established by UNC Health Care, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting and regulatory agencies. Directs the provision of medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process by supervising the activities of clinical dietitians, dietetic technicians, and clerical staff. Schedules clinical nutrition staff according to patient/client needs and budget allocation. Implements and maintains cost control procedures, adhering to budget constraints while ensuring quality service.
- Human Resource Management: Recruits, interviews, hires, and facilitates training of new employees to meet department staffing needs. Manages, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of assigned department personnel. Serves as a mentor to facilitate professional growth and job satisfaction of employees.
- Professional Development: Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements. Develops and implements an individualized portfolio plan for professional growth and development.
- Professional Interface: Interacts with hospital administration, medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, and foodservice staff to promote interdisciplinary communication and cooperation. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees.
- Research: Evaluates nutrition care protocols using principles of evidence-based practice to establish and/or improve nutrition practice guidelines. Mentors department staff in presenting and/or publishing articles, abstracts, or results of research studies.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition or related field.
● Master’s in related Dietitian field for new graduates becoming licensed after 1/1/2024.
● Completion of an approved undergraduate program or dietetic internship by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) of no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Registered Dietitian (RD) by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
● Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition within one (1) month from date of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Five (5) years of experience in an acute care clinical environment or research setting.
● One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including the nutrition care process. Advanced knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism as it relates to clinical nutrition status; food chemistry, nutrient composition, and dietary analysis; food production and service systems in relation to quality, nutritious, and safe food. Knowledge of principles and procedures of clinical research. Skill in interpersonal communications and counseling.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex FNS Main
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range)
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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