Clinical Nutrition Coordinator

Purpose: To assist or coordinate the functions, resources, and programs essential for quality care and to provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients. Position incorporates a combination of program management tasks and direct and indirect patient care. Responsibilities: Provide appropriate nutrition education and counseling based on patient/family learning needs and abilities. In collaboration with manager/director participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement. Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition programs, including preparing materials, presentations, and other communications, and contribute to relevant department, hospital or system-wide policies. (May be on an inpatient and/or outpatient basis). Assist in developing goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care. Lead and encourage professional growth and development for self and clinical team. Deliver and oversee quality nutrition care to a diverse patient population within established criteria. Contribute to maintaining clinical budget and expectations by monitoring and maintaining expenses and man-hour utilization, including implementing appropriate staffing levels; as required, oversee outpatient billing to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements. Direct and mentor dietetic students, peers and support personnel. Provides expertise and support for menu planning and maintenance of the nutrition-related computer software. Identify, participate and/or lead in Quality Process Improvement activities with the ability to actively endorse evidence based practice. Maintain and expand knowledge of current trends and issues in health care, food and clinical nutrition services, TJC standards and healthcare informatics. Assumes duties of manager in his/her absence. Manage recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation and competency of personnel; maintains a quality workforce. Schedule and/or coordinate daily work flow. #J-18808-Ljbffr UPMC