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 that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect. Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
- Provide nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team
- Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate 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 Food and Nutrition or related field
- 3+ years of experience in a related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
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
Starting salary $78-82k (Negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 sign-on bonus. Option to work 1 day remote per week. Extra benefits include paid CDR and state licensure fees with monthly free CEUs offered!
Company Information
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.