Clinical Dietitian Supervisor 100% - Downtown Campus
Position Summary
The Specialized Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Associate Director in supervision, hiring, training, and compliances for Clinical Dietitian I/II. Demonstrates a high level of leadership and accountability for standards of practice. Displays an advanced level of nutritional competency rooted in evidenced-based principles. The Clinical Care/Specialized Services Supervisor collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care. Provides clinical care necessary to meet patient care requirements.
Position Responsibilities
Leadership
• Provide direct supervision between clinical dietitians and Associate Director
• Provide leadership, coordination, direction, and administration to employees as needed; provides continuous feedback on performance and applies appropriate development tools to promote individual growth
• Work closely with Human Resources to coach, develop, and use the progressive discipline process
• Perform comprehensive annual performance reviews for the clinical dietitians
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution
• Manage & maintain staffing levels by approving and denying time off requests
• Approve timecards each pay period for Payroll
• Manage and organize staff continuing education opportunities
• Plan and lead monthly department meetings
Strategy, Program Development and Instruction
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding new dietitians
• Lead training for new hires and ongoing competencies for current dietitians
• Develop and coordinate various programs, which may include group glasses, support groups, and other educational programs.
• Monitor and manage unit budget, assisting with department budgeting
• Ensure staff competency in evidence-based practice and delivery of excellent patient care
• Monitor Quality Assurance by completing chart note audits and/or other QA measures
• Collaborate with Master of Clinical Nutrition Director for preceptor training and rotation scheduling
• Responsible for staff compliance of all policies and procedures applicable to healthcare agencies to include The Joint Commission
• Develop and coordinate various programs, which may include group classes and other educational programs
• Provide support in building and modifying information in CBORD, a foodservice software system
Education Requirements
Master’s degree in Dietetics related field or combination of experience and education required.
Experience Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nutrition experience
• Demonstrated competency of patient care across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experience working in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Must proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration
• Licensure by the State of Iowa
Desired Qualifications
• Advanced certifications will be considered (examples: CDCES, CNSC, etc.)
• Management or leadership experience
• Experience with Epic
• Experience with CBORD
Application Process:
Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
