Clinical Nutrition Manager
Company: Adventist Health
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We
provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the
greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are
driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health,
wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to
always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our
mission.Adventist Health Bakersfield Medical Center is a 254-bed
acute-care hospital serving Kern County communities with key
service areas including brain and spine, heart, cancer care,
orthopedics, emergency services, three Quest Imaging locations and
the Adventist Health Physicians Network. The hospital is staffed by
more than 645 affiliated physicians, 1,832 associates and more than
250 volunteers. Adventist Health Bakersfield Medical Center has
deep roots in Kern County - serving the community for more than 100
years!Adventist Health Bakersfield has also been recognized as the
only Top Hospital in Kern County, by the Leapfrog group. While this
is a great recognition, what it really shows is our unwavering
commitment to give our very best for our community as we carry out
our mission of "Living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness
and hope." As one of six hospitals in California and one of 35 in
the nation with this "Top General Hospital" status for patient
safety and quality care, we appreciate being our community's
hospital of choice."We're looking for someone to join our team as a
Manager, Clinical Nutrition who:Manages, monitors, and assures that
quality nutritional care is provided to all patients, including
tray delivery, screening, assessment, reassessment and patient and
family education in both the inpatient and outpatient setting for
patients from a range of multicultural and educational backgrounds
as well as throughout the lifecycle. Supervises and directs the
activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both
professional and supervisory discretion and independent
judgment.Essential Functions:---Manages and oversees the clinical
nutrition care provided to inpatient/outpatients within the
hospital to include management of Nutritional Services Personnel
and overseeing daily operations of the clinical nutritional care
including scheduling, performance evaluations, employee engagement
and employee discipline. Assists in development of policies and
procedures with medical, pharmacy and nursing team
members.---Oversees patient food service system including menu
planning, compliance to policies and procedures, and regulatory
agencies. Manages the coordination of creating plans for patients
and families. Assesses patients to detect those who are at
nutritional risk, utilizes the Nutritional Care process in
providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) via electronic
documentation in Project IntelliCare as well as providing
nutritional education.---Addresses patients/clients nutritional
needs, particularly considering culture, physical capacity,
individual preferences, religious background, financial resources
and willingness/ability to comply. Assesses the appropriateness of
TPN versus enteral feeding in consultation with team members from
nursing, medical staff, pharmacy and patient's family. Screens
patients for nutritional risk, with intervention activities as
appropriate.---Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.---Documents patient's' progress
toward care plan goals in medical record. Educates patients and
families about drug/nutrient interactions when indicated. Provides
nutritional counseling for patients and caregivers regarding
modified diets. Responds to 100% of the nutritional screening
triggers identified by nursing staff within 24-hours.---Performs
other job-related duties as assigned.You'll be successful with the
following qualifications:Education:
Keywords: Adventist Health, Bakersfield , Clinical Nutrition Manager, Executive , Bakersfield, California
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