Job Information
Dignity Health Manager Nutrition Patient Services in Long Beach, California
Overview
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
Matching Retirement Program.
Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
Wellness Program.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As our Manager of Nutrition Patient Care Services at St. Mary Medical Center, you will direct all patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.) and provide for the operational needs of these positions. You will foster a culture of teamwork and quality, and ensure the maintenance of regulatory compliance (including TJC, CMS, state specific department of health, etc.) and infection control practices, You will be a visible leader, and communicate with patients, staff, and customers regarding the level of services they receive from nutrition services staff, and promote patient satisfaction with nutritional services. You will also collaborate in the process of menu development for patients, cafeterias, and catering services, and manage the facility diet manual, as well as patient diet and nutritional analysis compliance with the diet manual.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with completion of accredited dietician program (ACEND - Accreditation Councils for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)
Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Licensure:
Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager.
Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certifications.
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Pay Range
$38.64 - $56.03 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.