Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Generous PTO

Continuing education support

403b retirement match

Wellbeing programs

Insurance

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager to support Clinical Nutrition departments across Western Massachusetts. You will lead expert clinical practices, mentor staff, and coordinate with multiple Baystate facilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, a Master’s preferred, and at least 5 years in acute care with supervisory experience. This full-time role involves day-to-day leadership and patient-centered care across several hospitals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; completion of accredited DPD program
• Master's Degree preferred and required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter
• 5 years of acute care clinical experience required
• Leadership capabilities and skills essential
• Adult learner knowledge and expertise

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expert knowledge in clinical nutrition and evidence-based practice
• Maintains staff competency through ongoing evaluations and audits
• Develops and implements staff development plans and mentoring programs
• Advances clinical nutrition role and networks to enhance patient care

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Leadership

Project management

Adult learning

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and home to Baystate Medical Center, Western Massachusetts’ only academic medical center, level 1 trauma center and pediatric hospital is looking for a Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager to join and support our Clinical Nutrition departments across Western Massachusetts.

Clinical Nutrition Department:

Reports to Clinical Nutrition Manager for Baystate Healthcare System

Join a large, supportive community of dietitians dedicated to elevating clinical nutrition care through evidenced based medical nutrition therapy and a hands-on clinical approach

Opportunities in both adult and pediatric service lines

Our respected registered dietitians have been granted broad order writing privileges

SCHEDULE:

Full‑time, 40 hours/week

8am‑5pm

Rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage.

LOCATION:

Baystate Medical Center‑ Springfield, MA

To also support community hospitals: Baystate Franklin Medical Center (Greenfield, MA), Wing Hospital (Palmer, MA), and Noble Hospital (Westfield, MA)

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Expert knowledge

• Demonstrates expert knowledge and skill in clinical specialty
• Continually seeks and engages in continuing education opportunities appropriate to the patient population
• Assists in evaluating and implementing up to date evidence‑based and evidence‑informed practice guidelines
• Demonstrates innovative/creative approaches to problem‑solving
• Provides patient/family‑centered care

Maintains staff competency

• Performs ongoing competency evaluation
• Conducts chart audits and provides feedback
• Reviews staff clinical ladder submissions annually
• Verifies CDR registration and MA license status

Creates and implements staff development plans

• Conducts annual evaluations
• Provides ongoing performance feedback
• Inspires, transforms and achieves outcomes in staff learning through formal/informal teaching (including bedside teaching)
• Educates, mentors, and acts as a consultant in the delivery of care that translates into excellence in knowledge, skill, and leadership at the bedside
• Mentors staff in career/professional development, role transition, and succession planning
• Arranges for workspace and office supplies
• Orients staff to all pertinent software, including EMR
• Mentors staff in the synthesis of information and critical thinking
• Mentors staff in all areas of clinical practice, including PN and EN management

Leadership

• Advances the role of Clinical Nutrition in patient care
• Role models professionalism and organizational values
• Networks within and outside of BH to enhance clinical practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree – Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; completion of accredited DPD program

Master's Degree preferred and required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter

• 5 years of acute care clinical experience required.
• Leadership capabilities and skills essential
• Adult learner knowledge and expertise
• Supervisory or project management experience

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High‑quality, low‑cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Dietary Manager – Association of Nutrition and Foodservice ProfessionalsAssociation of Nutrition and Foodservice ProfessionalsAssociation of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, Licensed Dietician – OtherOtherOther, Registered Dietician – Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$98,051.00 – $112,715.00 – $133,348.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer