MANAGER - CLINICAL NUTRITION
UHS
Summary
This opportunity is full-time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida.
Job description
Job Requirements
Assumes responsibility and accountability for managing the clinical dietetics portion of the department, such as nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition counseling/education, revising of enteral formula, modified diet formulation, as well as performance improvement projects designated per director and education functions necessary to provide quality nutrition care to patients.
Also responsible for integrating clinical dietetics into food services to ensure a cohesive that all team members have at least an individualized basic knowledge of nutrition as it relates to patient care and that all clinical systems within the department are well integrated.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process.
Assess nutritional status to include potential for dehydration due to reluctance to drink fluids/fear of choking, dysphagia, inappropriate food consistency for assess condition, increased risk of respiratory complications, enteral nutrition needs and provide patient/family education on special diets.
Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.
Qualifications
Must have a Florida State License and AND Registration; acute care experience required
Requirements
- Must have a Florida State License
- AND Registration
- Acute care experience required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Educational Assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Paid Time Off
- Free CEU Courses
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.