Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Job Posting Title: Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian Location: Dallas

• Hospital Additional Posting Details: Monday
• Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with rotational call schedule Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Provide leadership and operational oversight for Clinical Nutrition, Patient Meals 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 to ensure safety, accuracy, quality and patient satisfaction. Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives that support clinical and food service excellence. Provide subject matter expertise in therapeutic diets, food allergies, and medical nutrition therapy to promote patient safety and support 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. Required Skills/Abilities Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field. Must be 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 leadership experience. Advanced certification in CSP or CNSC or related specialty certification preferred.