Clinical Nutrition Manager - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead our nutrition team at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: Monday- Friday with Every 3rd Weekend

About the Hospital: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is a 148-bed community-based inpatient and outpatient facility offering diagnostic and treatment services, including emergency care, minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, and orthopedics, and two Women's Centers. They have been serving the Philadelphia area for over 100 years.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patient's nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition plans based on their medical history, current health status, and specific needs
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle changes
• Creates and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels
• Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain 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 population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient population
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient care
• Crafts and integrates department goals with client annual goals and visions to provide optimal nutrition care
• Develops, implements and documents in-service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel, including hourly dietary staff, 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 systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field required. Master's degree preferred
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• At least 2 years of work experience as a clinical dietitian required
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Licensed Dietitian status in Pennsylvania
• Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited local agencies

Conditions of employment may or may not include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.