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Job Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered n urses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary :

Plan, implement, provide, evaluate, and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients. Provide leadership and supervision for Dietitians and Diet Office personnel. Provide advice to the CEO as needed. Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for Department operations in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Services Director.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates knowledge of, and adheres to all applicable professional and regulatory practices, State and Federal regulations, Policies and Procedures of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Tenet Corporation.

2. Direct, monitor, and assure that quality Medical Nutrition Therapy is provided to all patients. This includes screenings, assessments, and reassessments, care plans, and nutrition education for inpatients and outpatients. Includes individualized care for range of multicultural / educational backgrounds as well as throughout the lifestyle.

3. Assures that the rights of all patients are respected with dignity, with privacy and confidentiality provided at all times.

4. Develop, maintain, and update the policies relating to clinical nutrition care to meet the requirements of JCAHO, and Title 22. Develop policies with nursing and pharmacy on food-drug interactions. Collaborate with the Food and Dietary Services Director on other sections as requested.

5. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction, insuring commitments to patients are met.

6. Responsible for Department operations in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Services Director.

7. Keep Diet Office and Dietitians updated on new departmental policies and changes.

8. Assist in the implementation of departmental changes and new procedures.

9. Interview, select, assign, evaluate, orient and discipline Dietitians, Diet Technicians, and Diet Clerks.

10. Develop and update job descriptions and task lists for Dietitians, Diet Technicians, and Diet Clerks.

11. Assist the Food and Dietary Services Director with the development of staffing patterns for Dietitians and Diet Office personnel that maximize the productivity of staff. Create and maintain monthly schedule for Dietitians, Diet Technicians and Diet Clerks within budgetary guidelines.

12. Responsible for Dietitian and Diet Office organization and efficiency. Manage time keeping using KRONOS payroll system. Assign clinical staff to attend outside educational programs to update clinical skills within budgetary guidelines. Update the clinical staff on computer changes.

13. Organizes and prioritizes workload to achieve key goals.

14. Develop, implement, and coordinate patient performance improvement and continued quality improvement programs. Report goals and findings to Performance Improvement Council. Train staff in performance improvement and take action on appropriate suggestions for improvement.

15. Manage the planning and processing of patient meals. In conjunction with the Food and Dietary Services Director assist in the development of new menus and production sheets, plan basic menus considering availability of foods, patient preferences, nutrient content, and food costs within the limits of established policies. Develop and update nutritional analysis of patient menus. Assure adherence to specifications, observing appearance, quantity, quality and temperature. Work with Cooks to establish appropriate portion sizes and proper utilization of all food supplies.

16. Makes good decisions in a timely manner, considering the impact of the decisions. Provides the Food and Dietary Services Director with useful feedback and advice to the CEO as needed.

17. Establish and maintain effective communication and cooperation between departments to achieve patient care goals.

18. Create, update, improve, and approve all patient menus. Coordinate printing to assure adequate supply. Assist in the creation of holiday menus for patients and educate staff on usage for all diets.

19. Assist with the development of and conduct in-service education meetings for staff both within and outside the department.

20. Keeps up to date with new developments in the field of nutrition.

21. Order / develop / assist in the development of nutrition education materials.

22. Coordinate with the Director of Volunteer Services on the placement and usage of volunteers for the department.

23. Accountable for maintaining a good record of attendance and punctuality, coding to different departments when appropriate by use of the Oops form.

24. Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Forms Committee as requested and / or relevant.

25. Attends mandatory TENET ethics program. Conducts all hospital business within the highest standard of ethical behavior. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies and Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State Regulation.

26. Able to remain balanced and even-tempered in challenging situations. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.

27. Expresses and accepts feedback in a professional manner. Demonstrates flexibility and open-mindedness.

28. Maintains required departmental in-service requirements and staff meetings. Independently completes EDU requirements prior to due date. Ensures that the Diet Office and Dietitians remain up-to-date on these as well.

29. Demonstrates prudent resource management, protecting hospital resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.

30. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the professional environment.

31. Completes .edu's and other required hospital education by the due date.

32. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.

33. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies / Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

College degree in Dietetics and Food Administration or Nutritional Science

Minimum Experience / Skills :

Twoyears within the past 6 years as a Registered Dietitian, 1 year in the past 6 years as the Chief Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Nutrition Manager

Fluent in written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and staff

Licenses / Certificates / Credentials :

Current Registered Dietitian License

ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent (must obtain within 3 months of hire / transfer)

Working Conditions :

Unpredictable situations

Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)

Potential for emergency and crisis situations

Occasional pressure due to multiple requests and inquiries

Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material

LI-TB1

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

About Us

Who We Are

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many firsts in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today

Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.

Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.

Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

About the Team

Careers at Tenet

At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.

As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.