Intermountain Health Hiring for Clinical Nutrition Manager at Salt Lake City, UT  Full Time

Job Description:

The Clinical Nutrition Manager is responsible for the operation, leadership, and management of clinical nutrition related services across multiple facilities. This position uses critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge to implement high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy and cost-effective patient care. The Clinical Nutrition Manager works closely with facility management and clinical partners to ensure departmental focus and vision is aligned with local and system objectives.

Posting Specifics

• Specific to Managing Pediatric Inpatient
• Entry Rate: Based on experience
• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Typically Monday – Friday during business hours. Occasional weekends and holidays.
• Department: Clinical Nutrition

Perks of Working for Intermountain

• Discounted transit / commuter pass
• Meal discounts
• 24/7 on-site, state-of-the art fitness centers at many facilities (about $5 per month) including group fitness classes at select facilities
• Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program
• 401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%
• Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from pizza, the zoo, movie tickets, car rentals, and hotels
• Education Assistance (must be benefits eligible)
• Tuition Loan Assistance for full-time caregivers (available for select positions), up to $3,000 per calendar year
• Education and Development Opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events (including a yearly gift)
• Many facilities have full-service cafes, gift shops, and ATMs onsite
• CNA Scholarships and Tuition Assistance available for select certification (must be benefits eligible + employed by Intermountain Healthcare for 90 days) call 800-283-4550 (Option 2) or visit
• Cell Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)
• Discounted Lagoon Amusement Park Tickets

Job Essentials

• Provides value-based leadership to establish a high functioning clinical nutrition team across multiple facilities. Operates in an accountable environment.
• Collaborates with culinary services management to facilitate seamless integration of the nutrition care process.
• Facilitates human resource functions (e.g., hiring, staffing, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, constructive discipline, termination).
• Mentors and supports caregivers to ensure all team members understand their roles and accountabilities. Identifies continuing education opportunities to promote professional growth and job satisfaction.
• Directs the provision of medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process in accordance with established system policies and procedures, organization’s vision and values, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements department strategic plans, initiatives, and goals in alignment with system strategy to improve efficiency and provide quality Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• In conjunction with the System-level Directors, establishes financial objectives by assisting in budget planning, forecasting, revenue, and measuring productivity while maintaining a viable financial status.
• Initiates and collaborates on research and continuous quality improvement projects. Integrates results into evidence-based practice.
• Participates as an active member of the Intermountain Clinical Nutrition Operations Council and other Intermountain teams in standardizing nutrition care.
• Accepts and carries out system-level assignments on behalf of Nutrition Services Shared Service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Dietitian licensure or certification as determined by the state licensing board for the state of the employee’s primary work location (obtained within 2 months of hire).
• Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) program.
• Five years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Knowledge of current medical nutrition therapy.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, e-mail, and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, management, or another related field. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Pediatric Clinical Experience.
• Specialty certification such as CDE, CSP, CSR, CNSC, etc.
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or other related professional associations or organizations.
• Demonstrated research and refereed publications credit.

Physical Requirements:

• Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
• Operate computers and other equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

Primary Childrens at Lehi, Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.23 – $57.46

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities