Clinical Nutrition Manager

Clinical Nutrition Program ManagerPlan organize develop and conduct all aspects of a clinical nutrition program in accordance with applicable regulations. Develop standards for patient care oversee quality assurance and nutrition protocols to ensure optimal patient care. Serve as therapeutic nutritionist. Coordinate design and implementation of nutrition education plans. Maintain working knowledge of current Cbord systems to assure nutritional adequacy of patient meals served and adherence to therapeutic diets. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate Pediatric Adolescent Adult and Geriatric age groups.Supervision: Oversee the supervision of assigned personnel which includes work allocation training and problem resolution evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.Records: Maintain required records compile and prepare scheduled and periodic reports.Procedures: Develop or assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of the department.Menu: Assist in menu development for nutritional adequacy and designing therapeutic diets. Maintain up to date working knowledge of UNMH Cbord systems.Education: Develop or assist in the development of educational programs teaches nutrition and other health science topics to staff and other professionals.Quality: Develop or assist with performance improvement plans and activities.Related Work: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Budget: Develop and administer the division's annual budget monitor and approve expenditures.Patient Safety: Follow patient safety-related policies procedures and protocols. Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes. Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk. Report potential or actual patient safety concerns medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner. Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right".Committees and Meetings: Attend clinical technical and administrative meetings participate in committee functions participate in hospital-wide activities and committees within the scope of this position or as directed.Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 3 years directly related experience Credentials: Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist in NM Certi w/Cmmsn on Dietetic Registration/eligible if prov CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days.