Clinical Nutrition Manager

Compass Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education reimbursement

Free continuing education

Professional membership dues

Licensure coverage

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, seeks an experienced Clinical Nutrition Manager (RDN) to lead a dynamic team and shape nutrition programs.

This role combines clinical nutrition leadership with opportunities to influence patient outcomes, collaborate with hospital leadership, and drive improvements.

Salary is $90,000–$95,000 with a $5,000 sign-on bonus; schedule Monday–Friday; comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential required.
• Minimum two years of professional dietitian experience.
• State licensure or willingness to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing clinical nutrition team.
• Establish priorities and ensure evidence-based nutrition care.
• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Advance quality-improvement, regulatory, and patient-experience initiatives.
• Partner with food-service leadership on menus and clinical standards.
• Educate patients, families, hospital staff, and the community.
• Support staff onboarding, training, and dietetic internship experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Clinical nutrition

Team management

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham, Alabama

Salary: $90,000–$95,000

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Lead a team. Influence patient outcomes. Grow your career.

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to lead clinical nutrition services at Grandview Medical Center, a growing acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center in Birmingham.

This is more than a traditional clinical dietitian position. As Clinical Nutrition Manager, you will lead and develop a team of nutrition professionals, advance evidence-based clinical practices, contribute to quality and patient-experience initiatives, and collaborate directly with hospital and food-service leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for an RDN who enjoys both clinical practice and people leadership—and wants a visible role with the ability to shape programs, improve outcomes, and develop a high-performing team.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$95,000
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Visible leadership role within a growing hospital
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop clinical dietitians
• Collaboration with physicians, nursing leaders, hospital administration, and food-service leadership
• Education reimbursement and free continuing education
• Professional membership dues, CDR registration, and licensure coverage
• Financial recognition for specialty certifications
• Leadership-development and career-advancement opportunities within Morrison Healthcare and Compass Group
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave, and wellness benefits

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Senior living communities
• Schools and universities
• Corporate wellness programs
• Food service operations

We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:

• Specialization
• Leadership development
• Cross-functional career paths

The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Financial Security – Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
• Time Off – Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay (varies by site/state), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
• Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
• Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
• Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead a dynamic team of Dietitians, promote innovative nutrition programs, and elevate patient care through evidence-based practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment and is ready to shape the future of clinical nutrition services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing clinical nutrition team
• Establish priorities and ensure consistent, evidence-based nutrition care
• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Advance quality-improvement, regulatory, and patient-experience initiatives
• Partner with food-service leadership on menus, formularies, clinical standards, and patient satisfaction
• Educate patients, families, hospital staff, and community members
• Support staff development, onboarding, training, and dietetic internship experiences when applicableHelp identify and implement innovative approaches to improve nutrition outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential
• At least two years of professional experience
• State licensure or willingness to obtain required licensure
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, clinical, and organizational skills
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
• A genuine interest in developing people and improving patient care

Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.