Clinical Nutrition Manager

HHS, LLC•Las Cruces, NM

6d•$78,000•Onsite

About The Position

HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate leader to manage a team of registered dietitians at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The manager guides patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy and builds relationships with physicians and nursing staff to support patient satisfaction and quality care. The starting salary is $78,000 annually, negotiable based on experience, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Additional offerings include paid CDR and state licensure fees and monthly continuing education units at no cost. The role oversees hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of two or more registered dietitians. It also provides clinical leadership, delivers evidence-based nutrition care in inpatient and outpatient settings, supports staff education, manages quality improvement work, and maintains documentation and policies in support of regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state licensure as required by state regulations.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food and nutrition or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of regulatory standards.
Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.
Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds.
Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
Service-oriented approach focused on exceeding expectations.
Positive and professional demeanor.
Ability to make sound decisions and judgments quickly.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects and needs effectively.
Willingness to support the team where needed to achieve outcomes.
Integrity, respect, and discretion in business dealings.
Attention to detail and ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of two or more registered dietitians.
Provide leadership that fosters teamwork, morale, passion, quality, and respect.
Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for inpatient and outpatient care.
Educate patients, families, nursing staff, food service staff, and other facility employees about 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 patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in the medical record.
Communicate with physicians and clinical staff about patients’ nutritional status.
Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.