Clinical Nutrition Manager

About the role

Provides overall coordination, direction and management for all clinical nutrition services functions of the department to ensure one common level of nutritional care in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work and provides leadership to clinical dietitians and diet clerks
• Develops standards and monitors of clinical dietetic performance
• Reviews and updates policies and procedures
• Implements and maintains cost control procedures
• Recruits, hires and orientates staff
• Interacts with hospital management and professional staff within Sutter Health
• Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice

Requirements

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
• Bachelor's: Dietetics, Nutrition or related field or equivalent education/experience
• Completion of an accredited didactic program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certification: RD-Registered Dietitian upon hire

Skills and Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements relating to Food Services
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, staff, physicians, and management staff
• Tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills to develop a plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles, and resolve operational issues
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others
• Thorough understanding of department operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations
• Knowledge of emerging trends and how they impact operations
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner
• Demonstrated ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a budget
• Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities

Education

Job Description: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's: Dietetics, Nutrition or related field or equivalent education/experience Other: Completion of an accredited didactic program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Certification & Licensure RD-Registered Dietitian Upon Hire

Pay

Pay Range is $146,806.40 to $220,209.60 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.