Regional Director of Clinical Nutrition

Location:
CNS RD Overhead

Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 85,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift:

Job Description

A Corporate Registered Dietitian (RD) serves as part of the corporate clinical team. The Corporate RD will work closely with the VP of Clinical Nutrition and regional Registered Dietitians (RDs) to improve corporate clinical nutrition programs. This position mentors and trains RDs, Clinical Nutrition Managers (CNMs), and Lead Clinical Dietitians within the assigned region. A Corporate RD is also responsible for creating, implementing, training, and monitoring nutritional programs within the assigned region to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Regional Director of Clinical Nutrition with HHS, LLC

Starting salary $85,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

Registered Dietitian license required

5+ years of acute care experience with managerial duties preferred

Travel up to 75% of the time, with the requirement to live near a major airport

Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions

Train, Monitor, and Hire Staff

• Monitor program implementation and account dietitians to ensure all aspects of clinical nutrition services comply with accreditation standards and state and federal regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Hire, train, and mentor RDs and CNMs, including conducting ongoing training for RDs and CNMs, and providing educational opportunities for professional development.
• Monitor RD's individual clinical competency for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct annual evaluation according to procedures and within specified time frames.
• Maintain and enforce disciplinary policy and follow through on procedures.
• Monitor staffing and productivity to ensure adequate clinical coverage in facilities.
• Assist RDs and facilities to achieve a quality standard of care, improve patient satisfaction, and ensure patient safety.
• Adhere to all HHS policies and procedures.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure processes are followed and initiate performance improvements within areas of noncompliance or identified areas where improvement is needed.
• Guide the patient services team in patient safety and satisfaction.
• Complete clinical and sanitation Survey Readiness Audits and develop a plan of correction.
• Create/maintain facility-specific menu cycles per state and federal guidelines.
• Develop training tools for clinical staff to support the ambassador program.
• Guide the clinical team on how to ensure service satisfaction.

Nutrition Assessments & Follow-Ups for Patients/Residents

• Provide clinical coverage in areas of responsibility when needed, which may include, but is not limited to, completing nutrition assessments/follow-ups for individuals with increased nutritional needs in accordance with facility policies. Documentation of assessment of nutritional goals and/or changes in status in the medical record.

Job Specifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and a Licensed Dietitian as required per state regulations.
• 5 or more years of work experience in a clinical management role required.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Excellent at client relationship management skills.
• Conducts self in a positive, professional manner.
• Self-started, ability to work independently.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Multi-task, manage personnel remotely, able to travel 75% of their time (both air and ground), and also communicate effectively with clients, customers, management teams, and clinical teams, both orally and in writing.

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