Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Clinical Nutriton Manager for new business in Rahway, NJ. 

The Clinical Nutrition Manager I plans, coordinates and manages all patient nutrition care activities while complying with the standards established by Aramark, regulatory agencies and clients. Develops and implements cost effective, profit-generating nutrition programs, functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans, and establishes and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities as well as determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels
• Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care
• Utilizes equipment, resources, and programs to provide efficient and high-quality care
• Assists in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and interviews, selects and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services
• Participates in the budget process
• Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient population
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient care
• Crafts and integrates department goals with client annual goals and visions to provide optimal nutrition care
• Develops, implements and documents in-service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel, including hourly dietary staff, to provide continuing education and training
• Engages in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures
• Maintains systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field required. Master's degree preferred
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• At least 3-5 years of work experience as a clinical dietitian required
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Licensed Dietitian status in state of practice, if applicable
• Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited local agencies

Conditions of employment may or may not include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas.

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