Clinical Nutrition Manager 2

About the Job

Lead oversight of the NICU Clinical Nutrition Program and Nutrition Lab while driving clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care in a leading academic health system. You'll oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. In this position, you'll ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, and support both team development and client satisfaction while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical nutrition operations for a large account, system, or multiple contracts, overseeing both non-exempt and entry-level professional staff
• Ensure high levels of customer and client satisfaction by directing program execution and maintaining strong relationships
• Implement operating standards, manage budgets, and drive quality improvement initiatives across departments
• Promote best practices by staying current with nutrition research, trends, policies, and certifications
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies
• Support business growth by contributing to new service development and participating in strategic initiatives or special projects
• Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions
• Mentor and develop staff, support regulatory compliance, and advance nutrition programs across a fast-paced health system

What You'll Bring

• Leadership experience in managing daily clinical nutrition operations and guiding teams to meet performance, budgetary, and patient care goals
• Relationship-building skills to foster client satisfaction and effective collaboration across departments
• Proven track record in implementing and sustaining quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, with a commitment to full compliance
• Strategic mindset with the ability to support program development, drive innovation, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines or, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor's degree meeting ACEND requirements
• Management Experience: 1-2 years
• Related Experience: 1-3 years
• Credentials Requirement: Meets eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and will become registered within 120 days of hire; must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement