About this role
Regions Hospital is looking for a Clinical Nutrition Manager to help plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate clinical nutrition services for patients of Regions Hospital. This position will be in charge of the following job duties/responsibilities:
Provides excellent nutrition education opportunities for patients/clients, hospital and medical staff, and the community.
Ensures quality patient nutrition services through nutritional assessment, nutrition interventions and education.
Evaluates and improves clinical nutrition services through PIP programs.
Manages clinical nutrition resources including staff, food, supplements, nutrition support regimes, monitoring parameters to assure excellent cost-effective nutrition care for all patients.
Hires, orients, and evaluates clinical nutrition staff according to hospital and department policies.
Maintains the department clinical nutrition policies and procedures to meet JC and CMS standards.
Delivers direct clinical nutrition care.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and completion of Commission on Dietetic Registration approved internship or supervised practice program
- Four years of experience in clinical nutrition or related field
- Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Dietetic Licensure within the state of Minnesota within 6 months of hire
- Knowledge and application of nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy and clinical practice guidelines for people throughout the life cycle and of human behavior and techniques for affecting behavior change
- Knowledge of JC (Joint Commission), CMS standards and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics.
FTE: 1.0; 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Day Shifts Monday-Friday
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About Lakeview Hospital
A transforming and healing presence on the Northshore since 1977, Lakeview Hospital serves patients from across St. Tammany Parish, including Lacombe, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, and beyond. This 167-bed, full service, acute care hospital includes a 24/7 Emergency Room, a Heart Center, a Surgical Institute, a Rehabilitation Center, and a Behavioral Health Center.
Lakeview’s staff of 800 including more than 240 physicians and specialists, all working to provide a standard of care patients can count on, including nationally recognized heart and stroke care, diabetes care, orthopedic services, outpatient rehabilitation services, women’s care, award-winning behavioral health services, and a full range of outpatient services.
Our emergency department is the only level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish and the only local ER staffed with all board-certified physicians. It is also a senior-friendly designated ER, designed to enhance the overall experience for people aged 65 and over.
Lakeview Regional Physician Group employs over 30 physicians who see patients at 11 convenient locations on the Northshore providing care in family medicine, general surgery, heart care, internal medicine, orthopedics, and vascular care.
Lakeview Hospital takes its signature brand of health and wellness beyond the hospital’s Covington campus. Partnerships with local and national organizations put the hospital at the forefront of popular community activities. These efforts help to educate our neighbors about achieving optimal health and wellness and being there for them and their families in their greatest hour of need. It’s not just what we do—it’s who we are.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Nutrition Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate clinical nutrition services for patients. Responsibilities include providing nutrition education, ensuring quality services, managing resources, and delivering direct clinical care.
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