CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER

Compass Healthcare; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager in Clarksville, TN. Lead a team of dietitians, promote innovative nutrition programs, and elevate patient care through evidence-based practice in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Role emphasizes leadership, program design, and compliance with standards while supporting staff development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• RDN with 2+ years of experience.
• Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain).
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of clinical nutrition professionals.
• Design and implement clinical nutrition strategies to improve patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and create care plans.
• Educate patients, families, staff on nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
• Integrate evidence-based practice with department policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient experience goals.
• Support staff development through coaching and training.

Skills

RDN

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Position Title: Clinical Nutrition Manager

Location: Clarksville, TN

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

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 with Purpose: Guide, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of clinical nutrition professionals
• Drive Excellence: Design and implement clinical nutrition strategies that enhance patient care and align with operational goals
• Provide Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
• Educate: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
• Apply Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate evidence-based research and standards into daily nutrition care that align with the nutrition care manual and department/facility policies and procedures
• Collaborate for Quality: Partner with interdisciplinary teams and participate in QAPI initiatives to continuously improve outcomes
• Ensure Compliance & Satisfaction: Work closely with food service leadership on menu and nutrition formulary management, regulatory standards, and patient experience
• Foster Growth: Support department staff and intern development as applicable through coaching, training, and education

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 2+ years of experience
• Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in states where applicable
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
• You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
• You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, communication, and continual learning

Associates At Morrison Healthcare Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1563940

Morrison Healthcare

SHERRY LUSE

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