Job Description
Job Description
Regional Director of Clinical Nutrition
Starting Salary $80,000-$90,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
Up to 75% travel required...must live near a major airport
5+ years of acute care clinical experience with managerial responsibilities preferred
Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions
Train, Monitor, and Hire Staff
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Monitor program implementation and account dietitians to ensure all aspects of clinical nutrition services comply with accreditation standards and state and federal regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
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Hire, train, and mentor RDs and CNMs, including conducting ongoing training for RDs and CNMs, and providing educational opportunities for professional development.
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Monitor RD's individual clinical competency for regulatory compliance.
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Conduct annual evaluation according to procedures and within specified time frames.
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Maintain and enforce disciplinary policy and follow through on procedures.
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Monitor staffing and productivity to ensure adequate clinical coverage in facilities.
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Assist RDs and facilities to achieve a quality standard of care, improve patient satisfaction, and ensure patient safety.
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Adhere to all HHS policies and procedures.
Quality Assurance
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Ensure processes are followed and initiate performance improvements within areas of noncompliance or identified areas where improvement is needed.
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Guide the patient services team in patient safety and satisfaction.
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Complete clinical and sanitation Survey Readiness Audits and develop a plan of correction.
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Create/maintain facility-specific menu cycles per state and federal guidelines.
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Develop training tools for clinical staff to support the ambassador program.
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Guide the clinical team on how to ensure service satisfaction.
Nutrition Assessments & Follow-Ups for Patients/Residents
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Provide clinical coverage in areas of responsibility when needed, which may include, but is not limited to, completing nutrition assessments/follow-ups for individuals with increased nutritional needs in accordance with facility policies. Documentation of assessment of nutritional goals and/or changes in status in the medical record.
Job Specifications
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Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and a Licensed Dietitian as required per state regulations.
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5 or more years of work experience in a clinical management role required.
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Expert knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
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Excellent at client relationship management skills.
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Conducts self in a positive, professional manner.
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Self-started, ability to work independently.
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Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
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Multi-task, manage personnel remotely, able to travel 75% of their time (both air and ground), and also communicate effectively with clients, customers, management teams, and clinical teams, both orally and in writing.