Job Information
Dignity Health Manager of Nutritional Patient Services in Stockton, California
Overview
St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
Responsibilities
The Manager of Nutritional Patient Services is responsible to maintaining and administering dietary and nutrition services and to provide for the operational needs of staff. Oversees clinical dietitian care planning, rounds, and test trays in the kitchen.
Directs all patient non-interactive positions (i.e. storeroom clerk cooks etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Maintains regulatory compliance and infection control practices.
Maintains communication with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from nutrition services staff and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary.
Maintains adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Assigns staff and workload respecting changing priorities in daily operations. Recruits hires and manages performance of staff.
Actively collaborates in the process of menu development for patient cafeteria and catering services. Participates in hospital committees as indicated by the department policies and standard operating procedures.
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 hospital nutrition management 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.
Pay Range
$36.96 - $53.59 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.