Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people – and the hats they wear – who work behind the scenes to make sure a hospital runs smoothly and safely for our patients, visitors and staff. Each one plays a critical role and is part of a team to ensure the best care for our patients.

As the Senior Manager of Clinical Nutrition, you will manage and coordinate all activities of the inpatient clinical nutrition department within our Banner Gateway facility. You will provide development of systems and employees who provide clinical nutritional care to all age groups and for all types of care.

This is a salary position.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30om or as needed to support operations

Location: Banner Desert 1400 S. Dobson Rd, Mesa AZ 85202

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position exists to manage and coordinate all activities of clinical nutrition programs including inpatient, outpatient, and other areas/centers within the facility. Provides development of systems and employees who provide clinical nutritional care to all age groups and for all types of care.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Plans, directs and provides effective leadership of the clinical nutrition programs and staff providing for nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring and education according to established departmental and System policies/protocols. Provides guidance and direction to other nutrition services staff in all areas related to clinical nutrition care.

2. Selects, trains, coaches, and motivates members of the clinical nutrition staff. Participates in staff development, goal-setting and conducts performance evaluations of staff. Contributes to the successful achievement of department and organization goals.

3. Plans, monitors and makes recommendations regarding the clinical nutrition labor and supply budget. Promotes and manages efficient utilization of resources.

4. Provides effective patient nutrition care through the effective design, management and delivery of patient and staff nutrition education materials and programs.

5. Provides and directs staff in patient nutrition care planning to meet patient nutrition goals. Establishes patient nutrition care standards and audit systems to ensure optimum outcomes and compliance with internal processes and regulatory agencies.

6. Facility responsibility for clinical nutrition programs/services provided to patients in scope of responsibility. Internal customers: facility management and staff, medical staff and other health care providers interfacing with clinical nutrition care for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care, ensuring effective communication and facilitating decision making. External customers: Patients and families regarding clinical nutrition patient care; physicians regarding nutrition care and program development; vendors and contractors regarding supplies and services; staff from other health care agencies and regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field. Must be a Registered Dietitian based on academic and professional requirements as defined by through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Effective January 1, 2024 CDR requires a minimum of Master's degree to be eligible to take the registration examination. Must hold current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and be able to maintain ongoing registration while providing and provide verification of registration annually. Maintains current licensure as required by State law.

Knowledge and skills of clinical nutritional care as would typically be acquired in four or more years of nutrition and dietetics. Leadership skills are required to effectively organize, lead and manage staff and resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or business administration preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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