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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!


Nutritional Services (Dietary) Supervisor PRN

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Req ID 541285 Post Date Apr. 28, 2025 CategoryAllied Health FacilityMercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith
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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

The Nutritional Service Manager directs the activities of the Nutritional Services Department. Provides quality food service for the patient population, visitors, guests, and hospital staff. Administers, plans, and directs activities of department providing quality food service. Enforces policies and procedures and provides administrative direction of menu execution, food preparation and service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, and personnel utilization. Manages the team including hiring, performance management and development of the team. Adheres to the department budget (hours worked, expenses, inventory etc.) and directs departmental education programs. Coordinates interdepartmental professional activities. Directs the quality assurance program for the department.


Qualifications

Education (must have one of the following qualifications; check state regulations for mandatory qualifications)

1. Registered dietitian

2. Registered dietetic technician

3. Certified dietary manager

4. Associate’s degree or higher in food service or restaurant management

Food Safety Training:

♦ Food protection manager certification from an ANSI-CFP program (i.e. ServSafe®)

Experience:

♦ Experience in managing food services in a healthcare facility, acute care or skilled nursing, highly preferred. 

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

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