Clinical Nutrition Manager

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead our Nutrition team at Scottish Rite. This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian with at least five years of clinical experience who is ready to expand their impact beyond individual patients and help shape care at a systems level.

You will join a highly engaged, collaborative leadership team. Previous formal leadership experience is not required—just a strong clinical foundation, a passion for improvement, and

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a clinical setting.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Pediatric nutrition experience preferred.
• Georgia licensed dietitian; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership could be advantageous.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and operations of Clinical Nutrition Services by managing resources and monitoring achievement of clinical nutrition care standards.
• Supervises all aspects of clinical nutrition formula room, including evaluation of processes that support increased quality, decreased cost, and improved service.
• Facilitates staff meetings, completes evaluations, hires/recruits, and delegates clinical nutrition responsibilities as needed.
• Assists in development and achievement of budgeted targets for all areas of responsibility.
• Oversees departmental orientation, training, and competency.
• Coordinates development and revision of appropriate manuals and policies and procedures and maintains appropriate clinical functions to meet patient needs and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Participates actively on various hospital committees.
• Performs as dietitian in selected clinical areas.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
• Mentor team members to encourage personal and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead our Nutrition team at Scottish Rite. This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian with at least five years of clinical experience who is ready to expand their impact beyond individual patients and help shape care at a systems level.

• Work with a high degree of autonomy
• Develop strategic skills and business acumen
• Influence care for a large population of patients through macro-level changes
• Lead and advocate for meaningful, lasting improvements across Children's

If you’re someone who looks at clinical, quality, process, staffing, or technology practices and thinks, “We can do this better,” this position will give you the platform and support to make those changes.

You will join a highly engaged, collaborative, and supportive leadership team. Previous formal leadership experience is not required—just a strong clinical foundation, a passion for improvement, and the drive to lead.

Provides necessary leadership for growth and development of Clinical Nutrition Services. Acts as liaison between clinical nutrition staff, Pharmacy as well as other medical, clinical, and service-oriented departments.

Experience

• 5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric nutrition
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of current trends in performance improvement, revenue enhancement, computerization trends, and Joint Commission requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Certification Summary

• Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Georgia licensed dietitian

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Leads development and operations of Clinical Nutrition Services by managing resources and monitoring achievement of clinical nutrition care standards.
• Supervises all aspects of clinical nutrition formula room, including evaluation of processes that support increased quality, decreased cost, and improved service.
• Facilitates staff meetings, completes evaluations, hires/recruits, and delegates clinical nutrition responsibilities as needed.
• Assists in development and achievement of budgeted targets for all areas of responsibility.
• Oversees departmental orientation, training, and competency.
• Coordinates development and revision of appropriate manuals and policies and procedures and maintains appropriate clinical functions to meet patient needs and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Participates actively on various hospital committees.
• Performs as dietitian in selected clinical areas.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
• Mentor team members to encourage personal and professional growth.
• Encourage ongoing skill development by providing opportunities for continued education.Children’s

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Nutrition