Clinical Nutrition Coordinator

About the role

The clinical nutrition coordinator assists the clinical nutrition manager and clinical supervisor/manager with daily responsibilities involving the clinical dietitians, dietetic technicians, and dietetic interns related to patient care duties. Acts as the liaison for patient related nutrition needs within the nutrition services department. The coordinator would work to coordinate both clinical and education resources for the food service staff to provide high-quality care and balanced food services. The position consists of an even split between clinical patient care duties and food services liaison duties. This may vary depending on the needs each day.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the patient services meals.
• Aids in quality assurance monitoring and reporting for departmental performance improvement meetings.
• Identifies and participates in quality process improvements and actively endorses evidence-based practices.
• Assists the supervisor/manager in service as a resource to all hospital staff and provides direction regarding nutrition needs for specific patient populations.
• Collaborates with food service staff, as well as medical, nursing, and allied health staff to maintain interdepartmental communication.
• Supports the supervisor/manager in recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, and competency of personnel.
• Guides and mentors dietetic students, peers, and support personnel.
• Takes part in professional growth and development for self and clinical team.
• Aids the supervisor/manager in scheduling and coordinating daily work flow.
• Provides feedback to departmental leadership for performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Participates in community-focused education programs and external speaking events to promote service and education.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of current trends and issues in healthcare, food, and clinical nutrition services, TJC standards, and healthcare informatics.
• Supports the supervisor/manager in menu planning and maintenance of the nutrition-related computer software.
• Delivers and oversees quality nutrition care to a diverse patient population with established criteria.
• Assesses and documents patient nutritional status and care plans in the absence of staff for vacation/time off and assumes responsibilities of the clinical nutrition supervisor/manager in his/her absence.
• Provides appropriate nutrition education and counseling based on patient/family learning needs and abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR). 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.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field. Membership to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Five (5) years of experience in clinical nutrition. Two (2) years in clinical leadership role.