Job Description

Director, Food & Nutrition

The Director of Food and Nutrition Services and the Diabetes Education Program is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic and personnel activities for Food and Nutrition Services and Diabetes Education Program. This includes establishing, meeting and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives for Glens Falls Hospital. While the range of duties and responsibilities is broad and varied, the position’s major responsibility is directing the day-to-day operations, budgeting, financial management, and human resource management. The Director works closely with a variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Food and Nutrition services across the organization. The Director serves as the programmatic and operational leader and is responsible to the Vice President, Clinical Services and works closely with GFH Health employees and leaders.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of GFH by providing leadership, direction and coordination of operations, finances and human resources for area of responsibility.
• Manage and direct all activities within area of responsibility.
• Continually assesses all services, identifies problems, utilizes data to analyze and propose innovative approaches for solutions
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process.
• Establishes annual financial goals and actively uses benchmarking to high performing systems in similar area of expertise to set annual targets.
• Provides an experience and environment of patient- and family-centered care.
• Interprets impact of broad scope organizational change for staff and develops change strategies for successful implementation.
• Creates and maintains a satisfying workplace that fosters professional growth and job satisfaction for all members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant subject area such as Nutrition, Dietetics, or Nutrition Education; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum: Ten (10) years relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred: Prior management experience, food industry experience, clinical experience in a hospital setting

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®)
• Preferred: Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams.
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution.
• Broad knowledge of modern health care administration practices and principles within a managed care environment and/or an academic medical center.
• Effective analytical ability in order to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range

The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $85,000 to $125,000 annually. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found .

Scheduled Time of Shift (format example: 7a-7p, 8a-4:30p): 8a-4:30p

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work,

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