Job DescriptionAramark Healthcare+ is searching for a Clinical Nutrition Manager at RWJBH Children's Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.This position will lead a team of registered dietitians across inpatient, long term care and outpatient settings. The director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of nutritional care, ensuring that services meet the complex medical, developmental and psychosocial needs of children with unique and chronic health care needs.
COMPENSATION: The annual salary range for this position is
$105,000 to $120,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job Responsibilities- Plans, organizes, directs and supervises clinical nutrition department activities including managing the department budget.
- Hires and evaluates department staff according to Aramark and hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for new staff orientation and ongoing competency.
- Participates in and leads hospital performance improvement projects. Reports quality metrics, coordinates outcomes and research initiatives for nutrition and chronic illness diabetes management programs.
- Facilitates and directs operations of nutrition care services using knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
- Ensures compliance with and implements policies/ procedures, standards, programs and processes to ensure that all patients' nutrition needs are met across the healthcare system
- Positions clinical nutrition staff as providers of high-quality and cost-effective patient care.
- Oversees and directs development and implementation of nutrition care standards, protocols, and nutrition education resources.
- Demonstrates and ensures accountability by all staff members for proper use of patients' protected health information.
- Coordinates affiliations with Dietetic Internship programs
- Manages a clinical caseload as needed
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent. Master's degree required in needed for registration requirements.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); certification/licensure as required by state of practice
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical dietetics and minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with progressive increase in responsibilities preferred.
- Experience leading clinical nutrition staff across multiple facilities, within a hospital system, district or region preferred.
Conditions of employment may or may not include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas.
