Manager Nutritional-Patient Svcs

Company: CHI Memorial
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. -We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft Adoption AssistanceTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramAdditional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Responsibilities:
Responsible to maintain and administer dietary and nutrition services and to provide for the operational needs of staff. Oversees clinical dietitian care planning, rounds, and test trays in the kitchen.Directs all patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Maintains regulatory compliance (including TJC, CMS, state specific department of health, etc.) and infection control practices.Maintains communication with patients, staff, and customers regarding the level of services they receive from nutrition services staff and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services. This data is relayed to the management team and / or staff whenever necessary.Actively collaborates in the process of menu development for patient, cafeteria, and catering services. Manages facility diet manual, as well as patient diet and nutritional analysis compliance with the diet manual. Participates in hospital committees as indicated by the department policies and standard operating procedures (i.e. MEC, Quality and P committees)Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing Food and Nutrition Services (FNS); ability to provide, prepare and serve inpatient meals, supplements, and menu selection services.

Qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience. Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.Bachelors Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Councils for Education in Nutrition Dietetics)Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Current certification as a ServSafe - Food Protection Manager. Current (within the past 12 month) ServSafe - Allergen Certifications.

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