Clinical Nutrition Manager at Pediatric Home Service

At Pediatric Home Service, we help medically complex kids live their best lives, at home, with their families. As a national leader in pediatric home care, we offer a full range of services including infusion, clinical nutrition, respiratory therapy, PPEC, private duty nursing, and DME. Whether you're caring for patients or supporting behind the scenes, every role at PHS makes a difference. Join a mission-driven team that�s committed to putting children and families first.

• Position: Clinical Nutrition Manager
• Location: Roseville, MN
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

THE POSITION: This position will manage, plan and coordinate the activities of the Clinical Nutrition department in addition to some limited direct patient care duties.

• Ensures appropriate orientation, in-service training, and competencies for assigned staff.
• Oversees department activities to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with physician orders, company policies and procedures, and professional standards of medical/nutrition care.
• Performs audits and conducts follows-up with staff as necessary.
• Participates in decision making processes by helping to analyze problems and formulate solutions.
• Assumes designated responsibilities of the Director of Pharmacy and Clinical Nutrition as required.
• Acts as liaison with caregivers, medical/clinical/nursing staff on appropriate home medical equipment/supply choices and coordinates Clinical Nutrition services with other company services.
• Provides direct patient care as outlined in Registered Dietitian job description.
• Manages Clinical Nutrition department by issuing written and oral instructions, conducting reviews, and providing performance feedback.
• Seeks ways to improve and promote quality by participating in departmental and corporate quality improvement activities.
• Ensures company compliance with applicable accreditation, licensing and quality control standards.
• Assigns schedules and manages PTO requests of the Nutrition staff.
• Designs workflows and procedures and prioritizes and plans work activities. ?This includes assisting with any M-Files updates.
• Consults with Director of Pharmacy and Clinical Nutrition regularly on challenges and interpretations of company policies to ensure patient and referral needs are met.
• Collects and researches data relevant to services. ?Develops and delivers presentations/case studies associated with seminars, care conferences, or sales support.
• Oversees the Nutrition student/intern program.
• Attends departmental, corporate staff meetings, and leadership meetings.
• Manages new product integration and management of enteral/parenteral nutrition product portfolio.

• Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units/assigned staff.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

THE COMPANY:

Pediatric Home Service is a pediatric home health agency that has provided high quality DME and nursing services to children that are medically fragile since 1990. Our services allow our clients to remain and thrive in their homes, schools, and communities. The majority of the clients we serve are age�s birth through 21 years old and have a variety of technologies that might include a trach, ventilator or g-tube.

SALARY RANGE:

At PHS, we are committed to providing specialized care for medically complex children. Every role, from direct patient care to customer support, plays a vital part in improving the lives of kids and families. The impact you make is invaluable. We are dedicated to offering fair and transparent compensation to our team members. The range for this role is $77,151.89 to $86,793.28 yearly, based on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for full time employees to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• 401(k) Matching to help secure your future
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
• Professional Development & Learning Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in pediatric care
• A supportive and fulfilling work environment where your contributions directly impact children�s health and well-being

We look forward to learning more about you & the skills you can bring to Pediatric Home Service!

Pediatric Home Service is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all regardless of protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.