Clinical Nutrition Manager - Food and Nutrition

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition Services is seeking an Assistant Director. The Clinical, Food and Nutrition Assistant Director plans, directs and coordinates the administrative and operational activities for clinical nutrition services including inpatient and outpatient clinical dietitians. Reports directly to the Associate Director in any activities of the University or Hospital as assigned, but not limited to this description.

·         Directs and supervises clinical operations and programs and complies with all institutional and hospital standards, policies, contracts and programs.

·         Responsible for attaining clinical operating budgets and participates in the formulation of budget.

·         Adheres to budgeted FTE’s at or below approved level for current fiscal year.

·         Responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction and public relations with client, patients, staff, purveyors and community.

·         Responsible for compliance and institutional and hospital operating standards and programs.

·         Responsible for the development of job descriptions and performance plans for all staff.

·         Conducts continuing analysis of area operations and recommends any operational changes to the Associate Director.

·         Actively participates in tray assessments and patient satisfaction surveys on patient floor with other members of management.

·         Ensures customer/patient satisfaction is at the highest possible level.

·         Ensures customer/patient satisfaction is at the highest possible level.

·         Ensures all quality and service standards are met and comply with regulatory agencies.

·         Establishes and maintains effective communication.

·         Responsible for the compliance with all University of Iowa Healthcare Human Resource policies and procedures by all employees within the department.

·         Demonstrates and promotes University of Iowa Healthcare values and management philosophy; represents University of Iowa Healthcare ethically at all times.

·         Participates actively on committees and task forces and provides feedback to the department.

·         Coaches and counsels’ employees as needed; provides continuous feedback on performance and applies appropriate development tools to assist in individual growth.

·         Acts as preceptor to Masters of Clinical Nutrition students.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.^®

Percent of Time: 100%25

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Location: General Hospital-200 Hawkins Drive; Iowa City, IA 52242

Pay Grade: 6A

Benefits Highlights:

·         Regular salaried position located in Coralville, Iowa

·         Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Required Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Food Service Management, Nutrition or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

·         Considerable clinical dietetics experience (3-5 years) required

·         Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

·         Licensure by the State of Iowa required.

·         Experience work in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) required.

Desirable Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in Dietetics, Food Service Management, Nutrition or a related field.

·         Management experiences is desired.

·         Experience with EPIC preferred.

·         Membership in the Academy of Nutrition

Application Process:

·         In order to be considered, applicants must attach a resume/CV and cover letter under required materials that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

·         Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. 

·         For questions or additional information please contact Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu