SUMMARY

Complete responsibilities for the clinical nutrition staff for the entire Health System. Activities include: develop, implement and monitor clinical nutrition practice guidelines and protocols. Develop menus and therapeutic diets; develop and implement policies and procedures for clinical nutrition; develop and implement and report on quality assurance program for department; responsible for menu software; development of diet manuals; responsible for analyzing menus and establishing nutritional protocols to meet JCAHO, NYSDOH, and CACFP regulations. Assumes role of Director of Food and Nutrition Services in his/her absence.

STATUS: Full Time, Hybrid work model

LOCATION: St. Mary's Campus

DEPARTMENT: Nutrition/Long Term Care

Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 for eligible candidates

ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required. 

At least one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role required.

 Interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to direct clinical staff. 

Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership. Develops and implements quality practice standards with policies, procedures, practice guidelines and medical nutrition therapy protocols to direct the delivery of nutrition care services throughout the system. Develops and revises diet manuals and nutritional formularies for all levels of care throughout the system as needed.

Assessment.  evaluates the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice and refines service based on measured outcomes.

Evaluation. Monitors and evaluates employee performance based on established performance standards.

EDUCATION:

BS: Dietetics (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14611

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.