Dietary Manager

Socket.dev; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department and ensure accurate nutritional assessments for patients/residents. You will collaborate with the Registered Dietitian on MDS, Care Plans, and overall patient nutrition strategies.

The role offers a competitive compensation package and full-time employment at a facility committed to teamwork, quality care, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have management experience.
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to secure cooperation of staff.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must read/write/speak/understand English.

Responsibilities

• Guide the Dietary staff to assess nutritional status of patients/residents.
• Plan approaches to improve nutritional status when needed.
• Work with Registered Dietitian on MDS and Care Plans to meet patient needs.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

English language

Education

Dietitian license/certification

Job description

Dietary Manager

NHC HealthCare Chattanoogain looking for an energetic, motivated, positive Dietary Manager to join our team. The Dietary Manager will provide guidance to the Dietary the staff of Dietary Department to ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian will work on MDS's, Care Plans, and work closely with the dietary manager to ensure patient needs are met.

NHC HealthCare Chattanoogaoffers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.

Requirements:

• Must Have Management Experience
• Must have a sincere interest in geriatric nutrition and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
• At least one year’s experience in clinical dietetics is very helpful, but not essential. Experience of the Dietetic Internship or similar type training is expected.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles.
• Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for all patients.
• Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be in good mental and physical condition.
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to secure the cooperation of the Food and Nutrition Services partners.
• Must work cooperatively and productively with all departments following established policies of the center.
• Must have thorough knowledge of and be able to apply dietary management, safety/sanitation, food production, and nutrition principles.
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
• Must be licensed and/or certified as a dietitian as required by specific state guidelines.
• May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
• Must be licensed and/or certified as a dietitian as required by specific state guidelines.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

We look forward to talking with you!!

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