Assistant Director - Food Services & Dietetic Internship Prg - FT - Days - MRHS

Food And Nutrition Department Director

Location: Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Directs the functional area's activities and resources of the Food and Nutrition Department to ensure alignment with Memorial Healthcare System. Responsible for the development, coordination, and oversight of the dietetic internship program, ensuring the organization meets and maintains regulatory and compliance requirements necessary for accreditation in collaboration with leadership. Fifty percent (50%) of time will be allocated to management of this program.

Responsibilities

Plans and monitors staffing functions for assigned areas, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and disciplinary actions. Responsible for achieving the dietetic internship program's goals and objectives through collaboration with interns, preceptors, and advisory board members, to ensure adherence to program and accreditation standards. Ensures the clinical nutrition, patient services and culinary areas follow appropriate regulatory standards and policies; oversees the department's performance improvement plan and data analysis. Responsible for the maintenance of the dietetic internship program's accreditation standards with ACEND to include intern records, complaints, program curriculum and evaluation, and timely submission of fees, documents, and reports. Assists with maintaining operational, strategic and capital budgets for the department. Responsible for pursuing and implementing cost savings initiatives and strategies. Provides education to interns in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts; maintains organized documentation of dietetic intern's learning activities, core competencies, and other dietetic internship projects and initiatives. Responsible for coordination and development of education and orientation components. Responsible for the development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the dietetic internship program. Works with department's Director in the development and implementation of operational goals and policies and procedures consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements and objectives of the organization. Responsible for recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling of dietetic interns.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT, KITCHEN SANITATION, MANAGING PEOPLE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Masters (Required) Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of clinical nutrition experience; healthcare management experience preferred. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Master's degree in health science, administration, or related field required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Audible Speech = 60%

Bending and Stooping = 60%

Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%

Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%

Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%

Climbing = 40%

Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%

Computer Monitor = 60%

Depth Perception = 60%

Distinguish Color = 60%

Hearing Acuity = 60%

Heating Devices = 40%

Keyboard Entry = 60%

Kneeling = 40%

Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%

Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%

Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%

Potential for Physical Assault = 0%

Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%

Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Reaching = 60%

Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%

Seeing - Far = 60%

Seeing - Near = 60%

Sitting = 60%

Smelling Acuity = 60%

Standing = 60%

Taste Discrimination = 60%

Walking = 60%

Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift: Days

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