Mgr- Nutrition Services

Lakewood Department: Food and Nutritn Svcs- LTC-SNFPosition is located: Lakewood Cont Care CenterWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PMSummary:The Manager of Nutrition Services will manage the provision of preventive and clinical nutrition care services from planning through evaluation phases, coordinating with people within the organization and in the community. This position is responsible for the direction, evaluation and overall management of Nutrition Services organization wide.Responsibilities:

Insures that the department environment is free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to healthcare workers, patients and/or visitors.

Supports and facilitate open and non-punitive communication between healthcare workers, patients and families regarding clinical and environmental safety on their unit and when interfacing with other units, groups and individuals.

Supports and facilitate employee and non-employee healthcare workers in reporting and directly and addressing patient and environmental safety concerns.

Accountable for accident/injury prevention and investigation including root cause analysis, as well as assisting in the return of injured workers to gainful employment.

Maintains excellence in customer services through measurement and improvement action plans.

Ensures the efficient and effective operations of processes in the delivery of service/care for areas of responsibility.

Accountable for budgeting and financial performance.

Monitors compliance with legal and accrediting requirements related to areas of responsibility functions and services.

Engages staff in providing and improving service delivery.

Recognizes staff and others for contributions.

Commits to assist in Northern Light Health achieving its Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action goals.

Conducts ongoing high, middle, and low performer conversations with direct reports including appropriate follow up. Holds direct reports accountable for same with subordinate leaders and staff.

Creates a self-development plan to improve leader skills, competence, and outcomes.

Supervises the activities of the cafeteria supervisors, ingredient control supervisor, and pt foodservice attendants in the sanitation area.

Prepares and posts schedule for pt foodservice attendants in the sanitation area.

Conducts timely performance appraisals on direct reports and assures supervisors complete appraisals on staff in a timely manner.

Supports activities of students obtaining field experiences in the department.

Rounds with customers routinely to assure expectatons are met or exceeded.

Assures products (food and non-food) are purchased and received according to standards.

Keeps departmental information systems operational.

Assures cafeterias meet financial targets.

Participates in recipe and menu development.

Manages operations of 3 retail cafeterias.

Assures sanitation operations meet standards.

Oversees function of floor stocking to pt (inpt and outpt) pantries.

Other Information:Competencies and Skills

Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

Acts Strategically: Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities and is able to connect the day to day operations to longer-term objectives, shifts in the industry, and system goals.

Applies Business Acumen:Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success. Applies proven practices and business theories to get results that meet financial as well as other business goals. Recognizes opportunities for new services and products and acts accordingly, taking measured risks into consideration. Possesses a thorough knowledge of their field and independently carries out their work in accordance with professional standards of the profession.

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

Fosters Innovation: Employs and encourages the use of meaningful creativity in solving challenges. Proactively identifies opportunities and uses new approaches to enhance processes, systems and services. When appropriate, suggests or initiates new strategies, products, services, and markets.

Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.

Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.

Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Education

Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

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