Assistant Director Nutrition Services - Holly Springs, United States - Dukehealth

Description

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Assistant DirectorNutrition Services

Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, NC

Job Code: 5538

FLSA: E

Job Level: G2

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

General Description of The Job Class

Directs the provision of medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process by supervising the activities of clinical dietitians. Directs the operation of the hospital Room Service program. Provides operational support and coaching to the Nutritional Service Department Supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Manages, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of assigned department personnel based on job requirements and core competencies assigned to the job.

Coaches and supports the four Nutritional Services Department supervisors and clinical nutrition lead.
Interacts with hospital administration, medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, and foodservice staff to promote interdisciplinary communication and cooperation and to ensure patient's nutritional needs are met.
Develops, initiates, and monitors quality initiatives and patient safety practices in accordance with the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations.

Subject Matter Expert for regulatory compliance in clinical and food service.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and facilitates training of new employees to meet department staffing needs.
Provides/facilitates continuing education and training opportunities for staff.

**Performs clinical responsibilities according to all department policies**

Required Qualifications at this Level
Education

Masters Degree required.

Experience

Four years of experience in clinical nutrition.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (American Dietetic Association) and Licensed by the N.C. Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A

Job Code: ASSIST DIR, NUTRITION SERVICES
Job Level: G2

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