Director of Food & Nutrition (RD)

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Job description

Overview:

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital, East Valley

*A joint venture with Select Medical and Banner Health*

Mesa, AZ

Director of Food & Nutrition

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - East Valley is a brand new 56-bed Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Hospital opening in Mesa, AZ in April 2022. We're looking for a Director of Food and Nutrition to join our team in January 2021 and help us open this hospital*

We offer our DFN a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, great vacation and sick time banks, competitive salary, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a fantastic orientation/training program. This position also qualifies for our Loan Repayment Assistant Program (Eligible after your first 90 days). Join our nationwide network of over 50K talented employees today.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

Director of Food & Nutrition manages and coordinates operations of the department including food service and nutritional care to promote optimal patient care while providing exemplary customer service. Plans, organizes and implements department policies and procedures. Performs multiple responsibilities including but not limited to menu planning, staff management, development, training and evaluation of systems and processes to achieve department goals. Assures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements. May supervise the operation of the Gift Shop.

Specific Duties

Ensures that direct reports have received upon hire and continue to receive throughout employment the training, information and support to accomplish departmental objectives and meet job requirements.
Initiates, schedules, directs and controls the daily operation of the Food and Nutrition Department through supervision of clinical nutrition and service staff.
Ensures menu compliance with modified and therapeutic diets.
Supervises and instructs Food and Nutrition supervisors and clinical staff in floor visits, screening and calorie counts.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition
Current and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Current state Dietitian licensure/certification, if required by state
Five or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department/food service administration
Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements

Additional Data:

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.