Establishes goals and oversees implementation of patient food services needs based upon medical direction, patient population and contractHires, leads, directs, coaches, trains, and develops patient services team membersComplies with dietary restrictions on special or modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitationsComplies with regulatory agencies, including federal, state, and Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficienciesVisits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stayEnsures patient services staff assists in achieving stated patient satisfaction goalsParticipates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient careFollows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reportingParticipates and attends all departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate
Listed skills include Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Health Promotion, Wellness, and 7 others.