Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to now offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

$500 Sign on Bonus

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

• Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center

• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center

• More than eighty-five providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off programs

• Employee referral incentive program

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement

• Nursing Scholarship opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

• The Clinical Nutrition Coordinatoris responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions and leadership pertaining to the Clinical Registered Dietitians and SJHS Clinical Nutrition programs. This position also has direct patient care responsibilities within an assigned patient care unit/specialty area providing clinical nutrition duties to include assessments, monitoring and education, according to established policies. The coordinator is responsible for communicating to/from the General Manager of Food and Nutrition and to the clinical dietitian team or other SJHS clinical leaders.

JOB DUTIES:

• Functions in both clinical dietitian and clinical nutrition supervisory role as the team leader.

• Performs all patient care duties related to clinical nutrition as clinical dietitian in accordance with hospital patient care standards and policies.

• Coordinates the provision of clinical nutrition provided by clinical dietitians.

• Understands, articulates, and ensures compliance with patient safety practices mandated by national, state, and local regulatory agencies.

• Performs administrative tasks related to the clinical nutrition staff and day-to day- operations of the team.

• Serves as a liaison between the clinical nutrition staff and the General Manager of Food and Nutrition Services related to clinical nutrition, patient meal services and wellness initiatives.

• Consults with and provides insights and regulatory needs to General Manager-FANS as related to patient menu selections and related issues and interpretations of regulatory standards.

• Maintains clinical nutrition compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state, federal and TJC requirements.

• Coordinates nutrition rounds, leads staff meetings, and arranges continuing education/training opportunities for staff.

• Actively participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees by representing the clinical nutrition impacts and clinical nutrition opportunities for intervention.

• Coordinates the applicant process including interviews and training of new clinical registered dietitians to meet clinical nutrition staffing needs.

• Implements clinical nutrition initiatives provided by THS/SJHS.

• ·Collects data and monitors staff productivity. Completes PI projects and QI reports including chart audits.

• Maintains SJHS approved clinical nutrition diet manual and references and education materials for patients and staff.

• Assists in completing clinical dietitian performance reviews and competency assessments within scope of responsibilities and/or as delegated by Director.

• Determines and proceeds with Corrective Action and Counseling for staff in scope. Works with HR Partner to determine progressive corrective actions up to and including termination.

• Supervises Clinical RD staffing, recruiting, and hiring decisions.

• Actively demonstrates the Trinity Health/SJHS mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and clinical nutrition information.

• Maintains employee files (ensures competencies, registration, licensure and certification requirements and continuing education requirements on an annual basis).

• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of Clinical Nutrition Coordinator as required or directed.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Ability to work as an effective team leader and contributing team member

• Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects with timely completion

• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner

• Ability to lead work teams with desired and projected results

• Ability to analyze and interpret data

• Demonstrate and utilize a working knowledge of clinical nutrition and medical terminology.

• In all daily activities and interventions, the ability to demonstrate verbal, written, and listening skills professionally and effectively.

• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people

• Ability to manage through stressful situations

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures

• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks

• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• ·Ability to organize workflow of self and those within the scope of responsibility.

• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing

• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are determined based on Clinical Nutrition program services to be provided and the ability to provide timely through self, Clinical Nutrition Team, and accessible resources.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from Coordinated Program or Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship or Pre-professional Practice program all accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education

(CAADE) of Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND).

Master’s degree in Dietetics, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Licensure: Active certification with the Indiana Dietitians Certification Board and active registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) is required. Active professional certification

specific to practice specialty strongly preferred when applicable.

Experience: Three to five years of Clinical Nutrition experience in a healthcare facility medical center or hospital. One to two years of previous, professional leadership experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran