Clinical Nutrition Program Manager

Leadingagemissouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Q & S Clinical Nutrition Program Manager to drive development and implementation of programs, pathways, order sets and tools across the continuum of care. The role involves collaborating with providers and clinical teams, educating and mentoring staff, and coordinating timelines for efficient production and revision of work.

As part of the Mercy Quality and Safety team, the manager will engage with Hospital and Ministry leadership, leveraging evidence-based practice to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's in Nutritional services or a related health/science field or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Dietitian with applicable state license.
• 3+ years leading projects or clinical operations in a health system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs, pathways, order sets and other tools across care continuum.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical teams; educate and mentor staff.
• Establish project timelines and manage deadlines; act as SME for evidence-based content.

Skills

Project leadership

Clinical operations

CMS guidelines

Epic EHR collaboration

Education

Master's in Nutritional services or related health/science/engineering/business field

Licensed Dietitian

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Q & S Clinical Nutrition Program Manager is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of programs including pathways, order sets and other tools used across the continuum of care. Program Management is employed including but not limited to, educating, mentoring, and collaborating with providers and members of the clinical teams. Establishment of the timeline and meeting schedules required for efficient production/revision of work. As part of this work, they will act as subject matter expert for content that is, evidence-based, cost-effective and maintains clinical and quality excellence. The role requires extensive collaboration across multiple departments throughout the health ministry.

As a member of the Mercy Quality and Safety team the position will often be asked to participate in the development of clinical projects throughout the Ministry.

The position is required to work with leadership to establish the timelines of their projects and meet the needs and priorities of the department and Ministry. Standard work, whenever possible, should be employed while completing tasks and agreed upon deadlines are expected to be met. To be successful in this position, will need to collaborate with various co- workers who are proficient in the design of clinical content and workflow processes into the Epic EHR working directly with the Epic build teams and clinical experts. A thorough knowledge of evidence-based practice principles is needed. He or she will also be required to effectively communicate and develop ongoing relationships with Hospital and Ministry leadership. This is essential to the safe and effective implementation of the departments work.

The role of clinical programs, pathways and other process improvement tools and their development, particularly in the world of the EHR, is an evolving field. Thus, the candidate needs to be flexible and understand that the role and responsibilities of the position will potentially be one that is evolving.

This position comes with a great deal of autonomy and all duties/responsibilities are expected to be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

• Education: Master's in Nutritional services or another health, science, technology, engineering or business field or equivalent work experience.
• Licensure: Licensed Dietitian
• Experience: Clinical or Engineering background. 3 or more years of experience in leading projects, initiatives, or clinical operations at a progressive health system/environment/hospital; Training and implementation of clinical programs across multiple disciplines; Understanding of coding, clinical documentation, and CMS guidelines.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.