Clinical Nutrition Manager

Job Responsibilities

Creates and maintains policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients. This includes coordinating and directing all clinical activities and determining and implementing appropriate staffing levels.

Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care.

Utilizes equipment, resources, and programs to provide efficient and high-quality care.

Aids in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and interviews, selects and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services.

Participates in the budget process.

Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient population.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient care.

Crafts and integrates department goals with client annual goals and visions to provide optimal nutrition care.

Develops, implements and documents in-service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel, including hourly dietary staff, to provide continuing education and training.

Engages in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures.

Maintains systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• At least 3-5 years of work experience as a clinical dietitian required.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Licensed Dietitian status in state of practice, if applicable.
• Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited local agencies.