Director of Clinical Nutrition - North Region

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Leads the activities of the clinical nutrition department including the nutritional care of patients. Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing nutrition guidelines, initiatives, and operations for Clinical Nutrition Promotes nutritional education for diabetic patients through ongoing provider education, contributing to development of programs, evaluation of outcomes, and direct interaction with diabetic patients, families, and groups. Collaborates with individuals in both the inpatient and outpatient areas to coordinate care of patients across the health care continuum. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) 2 . Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Licensed Dietitian through the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians 3 . Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education or obtain within one (1) year of hire. EXPERIENCE: 1. Five (5) years of management experience in healthcare food service or clinical nutrition management. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Master’s Degree in Nutrition. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Responsible for the coordination, organization and delegation of operational aspects of the department to ensure effective, efficient delivery of nutrition services to both patients and visitors. 2. Ensures staff provides quality, effective services consistent with relevant policies, procedures and access and service standards. Monitors and evaluates quality of services. 3. Demonstrates an awareness of departmental budget for personnel, materials and services through efficient use of the same. 4. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated nutritional therapy to promote improved diabetic management and education. 5. Participates in the development of both the inpatient and outpatient Diabetes program performing consults and rounds on diabetic patients. 6. Functions as a resource person in the area of nutritional management in diabetics for all staff. 7. Communicates with other health care professionals, families, and referral agencies regarding nutritional plan of particular patients or patient groups to ensure continuity of care from admission through discharge and back into the community. 8. Assists in monitoring patient outcomes and adherence of patients to program recommendations. 9. Identifies providers’ needs regarding nutritional management of diabetics and participates in inservice programs, workshops, and seminars. 10. Provides consultation to the interdisciplinary team regarding nutritional management of the diabetic patient population. 11. Serves on committees related as appropriate. 12. Maintains professional certification 13. Mentors interdisciplinary health care team members in regard to nutritional management of patients. 14. Maintains program standards, policies, and procedures in collaboration with interdisciplinary team 15. Participates in development of action plans based on data analysis and interpretation 16. Participates in Performance Improvement projects as appropriate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Requires ability to instruct individuals (patients) as well as classes. 2. Requires use of computer. 3 Must be able to read professional literature, to read and write in the medical record. 4. Must be able to travel to assigned units and visit patients. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Clinical environment. 2. Regular and constant exposure to communicable disease and bloodborne pathogens. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to speak in front of a group. 2. Good verbal and written communication skills. Additional Job Description: ** This is a regional position with responsibilities covering Wheeling Hospital, Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Weirton Medical Center, Harrison Community Hospital, Barnesville Hospital, and Wetzel County Hospital along with any associated locations. *CA Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 500 WH Administration Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.