Clinical Nutrition Supervisor

## **Employment Type:** Full time ## **Shift:** Day Shift # **Description:** **JOB SUMMARY** The Clinical Nutrition Supervisor under the direction of the Trinity Hospitality Services, Food & Nutrition Services (THS-FANS) Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager (RCNM), MercyOne North Iowa and MercyOne New Hampton Directors of Food and Nutrition Services, Directors of Food and Nutrition Services, is responsible for all functions and management pertaining to the nutritional care of the patient, clinical duties of all clinical dietitians. This position is responsible for assisting the Nutrition Services Director and the Regional Manager, Clinical Nutrition and Wellness with clinical leadership, coordination, quality, risk management, productivity and human resource management of all clinical dietitians and diet office functions. Represents the Nutrition Services Departments in multidisciplinary health care teams and is the primary liaison responsible for maintaining effective communication and cooperation with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient care goals. Responsible for managing compliance with all regulatory agency requirements. **ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY** Reports to: Primary -Trinity Hospitality Services, Food & Nutrition Services (THS-FANS) Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager (RCNM), Secondary -MercyOne North Iowa and MercyOne New Hampton Directors of Food and Nutrition Services, Supervises: Clinical Dietitians Key Working Relationships: Medical Staff, Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa Colleagues, Nutrition Services Colleagues, Clinical Nutrition Coordinators at Trinity Health sites Primary Customer Groups: Patients, Families, Medical Staff, Nutrition Services and MercyOne North Iowa Colleagues, Contract Customers, Age/Population of Patients Served: - All Ages **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne North Iowa Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with Mercy Medical Center's Mission and Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. Monitors, evaluates and prioritizes all clinical nutrition activities within the hospitals and contracted dietetic services. Includes inpatient and outpatient nutrition services, shared service contracts, and community wellness and nutrition programs. Understands, articulates and ensures compliance with patient safety practices mandated by national, state and local regulatory agencies. Participates as needed in selecting, training, orientating, or other tasks with diet office staff. Schedules and supervises clinical unit staffing. Trains, conducts applicable rounding/observation and manages and evaluates performance of all staff. Ensures the provision of medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process including patient screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, education and menu processing according to established department policies. Assists with the development of standards of performance and job competencies; evaluates performance and responsible for personnel development. Oversees clinical dietitian documentation and implementation of medical nutrition therapy using the electronic medical record. Conducts yearly clinical competency assessments on all Clinical Dietitians. Develop and maintain staffing patterns in order to maximize staff productivity based on patient needs; adjust schedules and work assignments based on these needs and/or staff availability and competency levels. Monitor productivity/labor on a daily basis and make staffing adjustments based on patient needs and budgeted hours. Responsible for collecting data and submitted for…