Title:  Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager

Job Description

The Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager oversees clinical teams that plan, coordinate and manage all patient/resident nutrition care activities while complying with the standards established by Aramark, regulatory agencies and clients. Develops and implements cost effective, profit-generating nutrition programs, in alignment with the goals and direction of the Aramark Senior LIFE+ Director for Nutrition and Wellness, and functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans, and establishes and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients/residents. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels. This role does require some travel. 

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $105,000.00.  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.​

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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. ​

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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

•    Establishes and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients/residents. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels 
•    Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care consistently 
•    Utilizes equipment, resources, and programs to provide efficient and high-quality care 
•    Assists in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and interviews, selects and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services model for the sector.
•    Participates in the budget process, and travels when required
•    Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient/resident population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient/resident population 
•    Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient/resident care 
•    Establishes education programs for facility's professional staff (nursing, pharmacy, medical and surgical residents) 
•    Develops, implements and documents in-service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel, including hourly dietary staff, to provide continuing education and training 
•    Engages in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures 
•    Establishes and maintains systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment
•    Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure through the state board 
•    Maintains professional continuing education annually

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.

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Qualifications

•    Requires at least 5-7 years of experience as a clinical dietitian, preferably in a long term care environment, and requires travel
•    3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred, and will also meet with clients and administrators for presentations and to convey vital information
•    Requires a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution with course work accredited or approved by the appropriate nutrition and dietetics agencies
•    Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited local agencies
•    Formal eligibility to practice dietetics in geographic location where applicable

Conditions of employment may or may not include busy long term care resident and patient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas. 

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.