Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian
About The Position
The Clinical Nutrition Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for Clinical Nutrition, Patient Meal Services, nutrition software applications, and related databases. The role directs clinical nutrition services and patient meal operations, ensuring safe, accurate, high-quality service and compliance with professional and regulatory standards. The manager leads strategic planning, program development, and department goal achievement in alignment with organizational objectives; develops and evaluates policies and quality improvement initiatives; and provides expertise in therapeutic diets, food allergies, and medical nutrition therapy. The position collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders, participates in committees and accreditation activities, supervises and develops staff, and manages departmental financial and operational performance. The position is located at the Dallas hospital. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rotational call schedule.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
- Credentialed as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Licensed in the state of Texas upon hire.
- 4 years of clinical nutrition experience.
- 2 years of leadership experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced certification in CSP or CNSC, or a related specialty certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for Clinical Nutrition, Patient Meal Services, nutrition software applications, and related databases.
- Direct clinical nutrition services, including staffing, workload management, nutrition assessments, care planning, documentation, and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Lead strategic planning, program development, and department goal achievement for Clinical Nutrition and Patient Meal Services in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Manage patient meal service operations, including menu compliance, nutrition analysis, food allergen management, diet office functions, tray line activities, room service programs, and meal delivery.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives supporting clinical and food service excellence.
- Provide subject matter expertise in therapeutic diets, food allergies, and medical nutrition therapy to promote patient safety and evidence-based care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and administrative leaders to advance patient care delivery, menu development, and clinical nutrition protocols.
- Participate in interdisciplinary committees, accreditation activities, and regulatory surveys.
- Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff while fostering professional development, engagement, and performance excellence.
- Manage departmental budgets, revenues, expenses, resources, and productivity targets.
- Analyze clinical, operational, and financial data to drive continuous improvement, optimize efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes and service quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
