Inova Health Systems

Director, Clinical Nutrition

Inova Health Systems • $90K — $120K *
Falls Church, VA 22042In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Dietitian Certification or equivalent upon hire; Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire
  • 8 years of relevant professional experience; 3 years in management roles
  • Bachelor's degree minimum for license before 1/1/2024; Master's degree required for those registered after 1/1/2024
  • Preferred: 5+ years in acute care/hospital settings within larger health systems
  • Preferred: Proven ability to manage teams of 15 or more employees.

Responsibilities

  • Fosters a culture of learning for career growth and professional development
  • Organizes and coordinates QA and QI activities as department leader
  • Oversees daily operations of clinical nutrition across multiple units
  • Ensures proper management of clinical records
  • Coordinates development of long-range plans and departmental budgets
  • Collaborates with leaders to ensure strategic goals are met
  • Develops staffing plans and schedules for operations
  • Promotes Medical Nutrition Therapy to administration and medical leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Supportive of a collaborative work culture
  • Inova Health System is known for healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience
  • Access to best-in-class facilities
  • Commitment to shaping a compassionate future in healthcare.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Director Clinical Nutrition utilizes standards, guidelines and best practices for care delivery while incorporating data and information to continuously improve care/practice and enhance outcomes. The Director provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Develops goals and manages fiscal department activities while ensuring compliance to all regulations set forth by Inova Health System, state/local health departments, and The Joint Commission.

Job Responsibilities

  • Fosters a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development, and proactively seeks out and maintains collaborative relationships with key stakeholders that are integral to moving efforts of the department forward.
  • Organizes, monitors, and coordinates all QA and QI activities. Acts as the unit and department leader for quality improvement.
  • Oversees the daily operations of all clinical nutrition activities for multi-units in a region.
  • Ensures the effective management and maintenance of current and archived records.
  • Coordinates and monitors the development of long-range plans and annual department budgets.
  • Works closely with leaders to ensure strategic goals are being communicated and met appropriately at each site of care.
  • Develops work plans and schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
  • Oversees the total scope of clinical nutrition operations for adherence to regulatory agency requirements, institutional, and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Promotes advancement of Medical Nutrition Therapy in clear terms, including financial benefits, as needed to Administration and Medical Leadership.
  • Acts as an advocate for Registered Dietitians.
  • Serves as a clinical management resource to hospital departments through active membership on committees.
  • Performs Diet Manual and policy/procedure maintenance according to current practices, national guidelines, and best practices.
  • Ensures compliance in accordance with state and the Joint Commission regulations regarding patient care and clinical nutrition.
  • Oversees assigned department or functional area to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, preparing and implementing business strategy to achieve the organization's goals, ensuring legal compliance, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, managing employment decisions and contributions of supporting team members, and managing departmental budget and fiscal success.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Certification - Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent upon hire; Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

  • Experience - 8 years of related professional experience; 3 years of management experience
  • Education - Bachelor's degree minimum if licensed before 1/1/2024; Dietitians registered after 1/1/2024 must hold a Master's Degree and accredited Dietetic Internship

Preferred Requirements:
  • 5+ years working in an acute care/hospital setting preferably within a larger health system
  • Demonstrated success in managing teams of 15+ employees


About Inova Health Systems

Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
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Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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