Clinical Nutrition Manager

HHS, LLC•Las Cruces, NM

10d•$78,000 - $82,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team! Manage a team of registered dietitians to guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nursing to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs. Responsibilities Clinical Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian) at Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM Starting salary $78-82k (Negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 sign-on bonus. Extra benefits include paid CDR and state licensure fees We encourage continued learning and advanced certifications! Work for a company that you can grow with! Manage all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2+ registered dietitians Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs Providing nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate with other departments to achieve goals Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Requirements

Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
3+ years of experience in a related field
Knowledge of regulatory standards
Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2+ registered dietitians
Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
Providing nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team
Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate with other departments to achieve goals
Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance