Clinical Nutrition Manager
About The Position
HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate leader to manage clinical nutrition services at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The manager leads a team of registered dietitians and guides patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy to help create a healthy, healing environment. The role builds relationships with physicians and nursing staff to support patient satisfaction and quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs. The position manages hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of at least two registered dietitians. It also involves clinical nutrition care for inpatient and outpatient populations, staff and patient education, quality improvement work, medical-record documentation, and regulatory compliance. The listed starting salary is $78,000 annually, negotiable based on experience, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The role offers the option to work remotely one day per week.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration credential and dietitian 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 others to achieve outcomes.
- Integrity, respect, and discretion in business dealings.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2 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 staff about 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 patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in the medical record.
- Communicate patients’ nutritional status to physicians and clinical staff.
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Option to work remotely one day per week.
- Paid CDR and state licensure fees.
- Monthly free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development and ongoing training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
