Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian

SRC Texas Scottish Rite for Children; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC Texas Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian to lead Clinical Nutrition and Patient Meals Services, ensuring safety, quality and patient satisfaction. You will direct clinical services, manage staff, budgets, and collaborate with physicians and nursing to advance nutrition care, menu development, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree in nutrition or related field, Texas RD license, and 4 years

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field required.
• RD credential (CDR) required or must be obtained prior to hire.
• Licensed in Texas upon hire.
• 4 years clinical nutrition experience.
• 2 years leadership experience.
• Advanced certification (CSP/CNSC or related) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Clinical Nutrition and Patient Meals Services.
• Direct clinical nutrition services including staffing, workload management, and care planning.
• Lead strategic planning, program development, and department goals.
• Manage patient meal operations, menu compliance, allergy management, and tray/room service.
• Develop and evaluate policies, procedures, and quality initiatives supporting clinical and food service excellence.
• Provide expertise in therapeutic diets and nutrition therapy to support patient safety and evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing and admin leaders to advance care delivery and nutrition protocols.
• Participate in committees, accreditation activities, and regulatory surveys.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; manage budgets and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Program development

Staff supervision

Budget management

Data analysis

Collaborating with physicians

Menu development

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics or related field

Licensed Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Texas licensure upon hire

Tools

Nutrition software

Nutrition databases

Job description

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.