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Organization: ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center Position Overview: 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. Primary responsibilities include assigning work and providing leadership to clinical dietitians and diet clerks; developing standards and monitoring of clinical dietetic performance; reviewing and updating policies and procedures; implementing and maintaining cost control procedures; recruiting, hiring and orienting staff; interacting with hospital management and professional staff within Sutter Health; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Job Description: EDUCATION: 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
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 8 years of recent relevant experience
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. Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills and is able 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. Demonstrates 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. Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner. Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment. Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget. Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities
Job Shift: Varied Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
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.