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Associate Director, Food Nutrition & EVS

Banner Health Brush, CO
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February 13, 2023
Banner Health
Brush, CO
Primary City/State:

Brush, Colorado



Department Name:

Environmental Svcs-Hosp



Work Shift:

Day



Job Category:

General Operations



Primary Location Salary Range:

$31.46/hr - $52.43/hr, based on education & experience



In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.




  • $20,000 Relocation Incentive! *


Explore and excel. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.



Nestled in the high plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush is full of small-town charm and rich history. State Wildlife areas and state parks offer hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking and water activities yea- round. In-town recreation includes golf, four local parks, an outdoor swimming pool, and a roller-skating rink.



East Morgan County Hospital has been part of the community since 1910. Many of our patients know our physicians, staff members and volunteers and have common ties to our community. As the Associate Director, Food Nutrition and EVS, you will be responsible for continuing the care of our patients through food and cleanliness. Food plays a valuable role in healing and medication; it provides nutrients and comfort. EVS and housekeeping provide safety and cleanliness throughout the hospital, clinics and apartments.



Our Associate Director needs to be someone who thrives working with people. Our community, the hospital, the patients rely on this person to exude Banner Values in making healthcare easier, so life can be better! The Associate Director is someone who thinks outside of the box to bring family, neighbors and patients together. Working within a small community, you will be the face of the Culinary and EVS department, so we need someone who is willing to work side by side with staff, developing, growing and leading this team.



This is a full-time, working manager position, Monday-Friday, 8-5 PM, no holidays unless needed



Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.



Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for leaders who share our vision of making health care easier, so life can be better. We value, and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion and our leaders are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.



Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at [email protected] or call (602) 747-2595



Located in the community of Brush in northeast Colorado, East Morgan County Hospital is a 25-bed critical-access hospital as well as a designated Level IV trauma center. A 32,000-square-foot expansion opened in December 2014 with 19 single-patient rooms, Labor and Delivery area, a new kitchen and dining area, entry and lobby. It also includes a large state-of-the-art medical unit, enhanced technology, additional telemedicine capabilities and parking. As one of the area's largest employers, East Morgan County Hospital can offer you an exceptional opportunity to provide compassionate, innovative care to this unique rural community.



POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides direction, planning and supervision of food and clinical nutrition services, environmental services, and/or other support services (ie, volunteer services, laundry, etc). Ensures the provision of efficient, high quality meal service, nutritional patient care, and environmental safety and services. This position may also develop, direct and supervise another support department for the facility, as assigned. The position provides strategic direction to ensure the department goals are consistent with organizational objectives.



CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides required leadership, planning, and direction to create and deliver high quality food and nutrition services and dietary care. Oversees menu planning and recipe development, food production, procurement and storage of food and nutritional supplies and equipment, patient food services, and patient dietary counseling.



2. This position is responsible for the direction, management and operation of the functions of environmental services to maintain a clean and safe facility ensuring compliance with infection control standards regarding the proper use of chemicals and the disposal of medical waste.



3. Plans and directs the implementation of information systems for the department. Works with organization and vendor resources to implement and manage systems for patient menus and ordering, the management of food production and forecasting, retail sales accounting and tracking, and patient dietary services.



4. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and performance management. Supports staff training and development to motivate staff to provide highest level of service and to remain current on industry trends. Establishes and communicates team goals and provides feedback and recommendations for improvement. Creates cohesive teams committed to clinical, product and service quality.



5. Brings innovative and synergistic ideas into the workplace by evaluating new products, emerging trends and technologies, economic changes, and industry innovation. May participate in system-wide task forces and/or teams to assess and promote the use of common practices and economies.



6. Manages quality, safety and compliance for all facility food and nutrition services, and environmental services. Creates and administers measures and benchmarks for all required outcomes in product and service quality, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, safe work practices and employee engagement and satisfaction. Assures that all reporting staff maintain required food handling and professional certification.



7. Manages the department’s financial performance. Forecasts and manages retail food and catering revenues. Develops and manages operational and capital budgets. Manages operating expenses and other key indicators within agreed upon parameters. Reconciles monthly operating expense budget variances.



8. Develops, administers, and supervises the activities of other support services area (ie, volunteer, laundry, etc). This position will also promote and support community partnerships and student/adult workforce development.



9. Under the general supervision of facility senior leadership, this position is responsible for all aspects of patient food services and patient dietary care services; environmental services, and other support services, as assigned. The position plans and provides systems to support customer needs and evaluate service levels. Position organizes, directs and modifies activities to ensure high quality, cost-effective, and efficient operations. The position develops budgets, goals, and objectives for the department.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



Requires a bachelor degree in Nutrition and Food Service Management, or equivalent experience and training. Requires a level of nutrition and dietary knowledge as normally evidenced by certification as a Registered Dietitian.



Requires a proficiency level typically achieved through five or more years of broad experience in the management of patient food service, production and procurement, and experience in managing clinical nutrition services. Must be able to budget and apply clinical skills to quality assurance and utilization management. Requires strong abilities in leadership, communications, business analysis and planning, and the ability to plan and direct the work of others.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



Additional related education and/or experience preferred.



EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans



Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.



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