Clinical Nutrition Manager

About the role

Manage all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2+ registered dietitians. Provide leadership that supports a team environment fostering morale, passion, quality, and respect. Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care. Educate patients, families, nursing, nutrition service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs. Provide nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team. Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans collaborating with other departments to achieve goals. Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record. Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients' nutritional status. Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements. Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2+ registered dietitians
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment fostering morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
• Educate patients, families, nursing, nutrition service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
• Provide nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team
• Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans collaborating with other departments to achieve goals
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients' nutritional status
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a related field

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Pay

$75,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

Schedule

N/A