Assistant Director - Food and Nutrition Services - FT - Days - MRHS at Memorial Healthcare System

Job description

Location: Hollywood, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Directs the functional area's activities and resources of the Food and Nutrition Department to ensure alignment with Memorial Healthcare System. Responsibilities: Responsible for achieving the dietetic internship program’s goals and objectives through collaboration with interns, preceptors, and advisory board members, to ensure adherence to program and accreditation standards.Ensures the clinical nutrition, patient services and culinary areas follow appropriate regulatory standards and policies; oversees the department's performance improvement plan and data analysis.Responsible for the maintenance of the dietetic internship program’s accreditation standards with ACEND to include intern records, complaints, program curriculum and evaluation, and timely submission of fees, documents, and reports.Assists with maintaining operational, strategic and capital budgets for the department. Responsible for pursuing and implementing cost savings initiatives and strategies.Provides education to interns in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts; maintains organized documentation of dietetic intern’s learning activities, core competencies, and other dietetic internship projects and initiatives. Responsible for coordination and development of education and orientation components.Responsible for the development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the dietetic internship program.Works with department’s Director in the development and implementation of operational goals and policies and procedures consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements and objectives of the organization.Responsible for recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling of dietetic interns.Plans and monitors staffing functions for assigned areas, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and disciplinary actions. Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT, KITCHEN SANITATION, MANAGING PEOPLE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Education and Certification Requirements: Masters (Required)Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years of clinical nutrition or food service experience; healthcare management experience preferred. Other Information: Additional Certification Information: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required for those individuals that are registered or have established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023.A minimum of a master’s degree is required for those seeking eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024. Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM). [Note: If the Clinical Dietitians will report directly to the Assistant Director role, the Assistant Director must be a Registered Dietitian.] Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling