Develops, revises, and implements departmental policies/procedures and quality initiatives. Plans and coordinates nutrition services goals in collaboration with department leadership.Assesses patients’ nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements care plans, monitors patients’ progress and updates interventions. Conducts periodic chart audits.Collaborates with Food Service team, as well as medical, nursing, and allied health staff for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.Determines, coordinates and manages daily staffing assignments and productivity. Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Completes performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.