Clinical Nutrition Manager

11864 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Clinical NutritionFull timeYes40

Good Shepard/Condell/Sherman

Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30. May include some holidays and weekends

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Essential Functions

• Establishes goals and oversees implementation of clinical nutrition care based upon healthcare system and facility's medical direction and patient population.
• Participates in clinical nutrition initiatives and Performance Improvement Programs throughout the health system and assigned facility(s), including attendance at Clinical Nutrition Manager's meetings.
• Hires, leads, direct, coaches, trains, and develops clinical nutrition team members, including documentation of competency, policy compliance, and quality assurance.
• Manages departmental clinical nutrition budget and leads or participates in health system margin improvement initiatives related to nutrition therapy.
• Oversees systems and processes to ensure the strategic and operational objectives of the client for the Department are met and that clinical team member assists in achieving stated patient satisfaction goals for the health system and facility.
• Complies with regulatory agencies, including federal, state and TJC as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy in the absence of clinical dietitian and/or assignment.
• Collaborates with Food Services Registered Dietitian liaisons in the planning of regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Ensures clinical team members assists in achieving stated patient satisfaction goals for the health system and facility.
• Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to give and receive verbal communications on a continuous basis. Must be able to read written communications on a continuous basis both hard copy and on a computer screen. Able to compose written communications frequently. Able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less occasionally. The lowest point of any lift—the floor. Able to push/pull objects using moderate effort occasionally. Maximum effort rarely. Able to perform motor skills as reaching out/up. Frequently turning, climbing stairs, grasping and finger manipulation. Infrequently squatting, twisting, bending, frequent periods of walking, standing, sitting. Infrequently squatting, twisting, and bending. Occasionally, feeling perception. Able to perform tasks which require arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis. Fine hand-eye coordination occasionally and to perform upper and lower body coordination skills infrequently. Must be able to attend to task/function for 60 minutes at a time or more frequently and must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruptions on a frequent basis. Able to remember tasks/assignments given at the beginning of a period of time extending several days frequently. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/ assignments given to self and others over long periods of time.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field and a minimum of 7 years clinical experience required. Master's Degree and/or a Specialty Certification (as recognized by A.N.D) can serve in place of 5 years of relevant clinical experience. Registered Dietitian (by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) and licensed by the applicable state Board of Dietetics (or affiliated state board as applicable). Experience as a clinical team leader, supervisor, or other relevant leadership experience preferred.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.