Title:  Clinical Nutrition Director - RWJBH Children's Specialized

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is searching for a Director of Clinical Nutrition at RWJBH Children's Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. The ideal candidate is a passionate registered dietitian with a CDCES certification and professional work experience in pediatrics. 

This position will lead a large 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. 

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises clinical nutrition department activies 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, coordiantes outcomes and research initives 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 required
• 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.

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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.