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!What you will do in this role:Manages the department by company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulationsManages department budget through operational expense management and labor managementManages the department’s financials and completes necessary monthly reportingDevelops or oversees the department schedule to assure adequate staff to provide services, but within budgeted FTEsPerforms or oversees ordering and delivery of food, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors to ensure adequate stock levels to perform departmental functionsOversees the stocking and inventory of current food and supplies following proper storage and labeling proceduresMonitors quality in the kitchen to assuring quality measures are routinely done; spot checking logs frequently for accuracy of data and conducts weekly kitchen safety/sanitation auditsOther duties as assignedQualifications
Education (must have one of the following qualifications)
1. Registered dietitian
2. Registered dietetic technician
3. Certified dietary manager
4. Associate 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.