Certified Dietary Manager Big Meadows

Winning Wheels; Savanna (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Winning Wheels, a nursing facility in Savanna, IL, seeks a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department and tailor nutrition care for residents. You will lead staff, develop individualized care plans, and ensure high standards of food service and safety.

Applicants bring expertise in nutrition, patient assessment, budgeting, and collaboration with healthcare teams to optimize residents' nutritional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager with healthcare leadership experience.
• Ability to develop patient-specific nutrition care plans.
• Experience with budgeting for dietary services.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on assessments.
• Supervise dietary staff and ensure food safety.
• Oversee tube feeding protocols and guidelines.
• Evaluate department performance including budgeting.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on care plans.
• Maintain knowledge of nutrition principles for residents.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Train staff in dietary management and patient care.

Skills

Nutrition & Dietetics

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Tube Feeding

Food Safety

Health Coaching

Education

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department in our nursing facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutrition and dietetics, with experience in patient assessment, care plans, and managing dietary operations. This role is crucial in ensuring that our residents receive optimal nutritional care tailored to their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Supervise dietary staff, providing leadership and guidance to ensure high standards of food service and safety.
• Oversee tube feeding protocols and ensure compliance with dietary guidelines.
• Conduct regular evaluations of the dietary department’s performance, including budgeting and resource management.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate health coaching into residents' care plans.
• Maintain knowledge of physiology and nutrition to provide expert advice on dietary practices.
• Ensure that all food service operations comply with health regulations and quality standards.
• Participate in training programs for staff to enhance their skills in dietary management and patient care.

Experience

• Proven experience in an healthcare setting, preferably in a supervisory role within a dietary department.
• Strong understanding of patient assessment techniques and the ability to create effective care plans.
• Familiarity with tube feeding procedures and diagnostic evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in managing teams effectively.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes related to food service operations is essential.
• A background in nutrition or dietetics is highly desirable. Join our team as a Certified Dietary Manager where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents through exceptional nutritional care!