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, including staffing, workload management, nutrition assessments, care planning, documentation, and compliance with professional and regulatory standards. It also leads strategic planning, program development, and department goal achievement in alignment with organizational objectives. The manager oversees patient meal service operations, including menu compliance, nutrition analysis, food allergen management, diet office functions, tray line activities, room service programs, and meal delivery, ensuring safety, accuracy, quality, and patient satisfaction. The role develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives; provides expertise in therapeutic diets, food allergies, and medical nutrition therapy; and collaborates with physicians, nursing, and administrative leaders to advance patient care, menu development, and clinical nutrition protocols. The position participates in interdisciplinary committees, accreditation activities, and regulatory surveys. It recruits, supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff; manages departmental budgets, revenues, expenses, resources, and productivity targets; and analyzes clinical, operational, and financial data to improve efficiency, patient outcomes, and service quality. The posting lists a Monday–Friday schedule, 8 a.m.–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.
- Four years of clinical nutrition experience.
- Two years of leadership experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced certification in CSP, 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.
- Provide 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 on 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
