Clinical Nutrition Manager (FT-Day), Somerville NJ

Job Title: Clinical Manager

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Eating Disorders Unit

Req #: 0000214790

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Clinical Nutrition Manager of the Eating Disorder Unit must be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with a Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition, who oversees the clinical nutrition aspects of the unit. The clinical nutrition aspects of the unit include, but are not limited to, managing the team of registered dietitians, ensuring patients receive meals compliant with their prescribed dietary orders, maintaining compliance with state and regulatory standards and participating in community outreach initiatives,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years experience in a clinical setting
• CEDRD
  • Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian or obtain credential within 1 year as condition of employment

Preferred:

• Masters Degree Strongly Preferred
• CEDRD-S Preferred (Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian Supervisor)
• Strong Medical Nutrition Therapy Knowledge with the ability to keep up with new research and recommendations from professional practice groups as Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, etc
• Experience with Adults and Adolescents

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active CDR certification
• A Registered Dietitian Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Active ServSafe Certification

Essential Functions:

• Directs daily operations of nutrition programs for patients including the screening, assessment, medical nutrition therapy interventions, menu planning, inpatient care, nutrition education to ensure patient needs are met
• Nutrition Monitoring
• Maintains a strong knowledge and expertise in evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy:
  • This includes specific areas including eating disorders, pediatrics, critical care, dialysis, and neonatal nutrition
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local and DNV and ISO regulations
• Ensures registered dietitians have the appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to successfully perform their daily duties and responsibilities
• Writes, revises and implement eating disorders clinical nutrition policies and procedures
• Competent in conducting and teaching how to perform a nutrition focused physical assessment
• Administrator of the food and nutrition computer program called Healthtouch
• Ensure orientation of clinical nutrition staff is thoroughly completed
• Support the orientation of other food service staff, especially in regards to understanding therapeutic diets and using HealthTouch
• Provides input on staffing needs of the department and manages designated staffing schedules
• Ensures staff licensures and certification are active and renewed appropriately
• Enters accurate payroll information in a timely manner
• Actively teach and use High Reliability Organization tools
• Implements, oversees and reports on quality improvement projects
• Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate
• Completes reporting staff annual reviews
• Competent in using Microsoft Office programs

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

Rutgers Cancer Institute together with RWJBarnabas Health is one of an elite group of comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. designated by the National Cancer Institute and the only one in the state of New Jersey. This coveted designation gives Rutgers Cancer Institute the distinction of being among the best cancer research institutions in the nation.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer