Clinical Nutrition Manager

Merrimack Health • Lawrence, MA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the System Director of Food and Nutrition Services, the Clinical Nutrition Manager oversees clinical nutrition services and leads the Registered Dietitian (RD) team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality nutrition care. The role is responsible for clinical operations, staff management and development, regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement. The manager collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and advance nutrition initiatives throughout the hospital and, as applicable, Merrimack Health System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field, with accredited dietetics education and supervised practice required to qualify for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing, consistent with applicable CDR requirements.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Massachusetts dietitian licensure, as required.
• At least three years of healthcare experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Strong clinical nutrition, leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field, with accredited dietetics education and supervised practice required to qualify for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing, consistent with applicable CDR requirements.
• Experience managing clinical nutrition services, supervising staff, and leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience with nutrition-related technology, feeding tube placement systems, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to medical staff, healthcare professionals, top management, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical nutrition services and lead the Registered Dietitian team.
• Manage clinical operations and staff development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support patient satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and advance nutrition initiatives throughout the hospital and, as applicable, Merrimack Health System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager