Supervisory Dietitian (Chief - Nutrition and Food Services)

Summary Supervisory Dietitians in this assignment serve as Chief of Nutrition and Food Service and have administrative and technical supervision over staff from both clinical nutrition and food operations sections. Responsibilities Oversees all human resource functions for the department. Holds staff accountable for performance and conduct. Establishes performance standards and evaluates overall performance of employees. Defines competency requirements, identifies developmental and training needs, and takes necessary actions to ensure subordinate personnel maintain and enhance technical and leadership expertise. Develops budget and staffing requirements to manage organizational changes and ensure national directives and goals/objectives are met. Communicates and advocates with executive leadership for resources. Develops the NFS strategic plan, establishing service priorities which address the goals and strategic direction of the medical center, VISN and national programs. Implements a...