Assistant Director - Pediatrics - Nutrition Services

Manages, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of assigned department personnel based on job requirements and core competencies assigned to the job.
Interacts with hospital administration, medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, and foodservice staff to promote interdisciplinary communication and cooperation and to ensure patients nutritional needs are met.
Schedules clinical nutrition staff according to patient needs and budget allocation.
Develops, initiates, and monitors quality initiatives and patient safety practices in accordance with the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and facilitates training of new employees to meet department staffing needs.
Provides/facilitates continuing education and training opportunities for staff.
Mentors department staff in presenting and/or publishing articles, abstracts, or results of research studies in professional journals or at professional meetings. Assists in the supervision and oversight of the Pediatric Formula Room.
Performs clinical responsibilities according to all department policies.

Required
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree required.
Experience
Four years of experience in clinical nutrition.