Clinical Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian)

Hc; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $100,000 per

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

HC is seeking an experienced Clinical Nutrition Manager / Registered Dietitian to lead the facility's clinical nutrition program in a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation setting. This full-time role focuses on exceptional nutritional care, compliance, and positive resident outcomes.

You will collaborate closely with nursing, dietary services, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and monitor nutrition-related interventions.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• Active state licensure or certification where applicable.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, enteral nutrition, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the facility's clinical nutrition program.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans.
• Monitor residents' nutritional status and dietary intake.
• Provide clinical oversight for residents with complex nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in care plan meetings.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality improvement and survey readiness initiatives.

Skills

RD credential

Leadership experience

Clinical nutrition

Regulatory compliance

MDS & care planning

Job description

Clinical Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian)

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
Full-Time
Salary: Up to $100,000 per year

Lead Clinical Nutrition and Make a Meaningful Impact

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nutrition Manager / Registered Dietitian (RD) to lead and support our clinical nutrition program in a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation setting.

The Clinical Nutrition Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring exceptional nutritional care, regulatory compliance, and positive resident outcomes. This position will work closely with nursing, dietary services, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the facility's clinical nutrition program.

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and reassessments.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.

• Monitor residents' nutritional status, weight changes, dietary intake, hydration, and other clinical indicators.

• Provide clinical oversight and support for residents with complex nutritional needs.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, dietary services, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in care plan meetings and resident care conferences.

• Monitor and evaluate therapeutic diets, supplements, tube feeding, and specialized nutritional interventions.

• Support wound healing, weight management, hydration, and other clinical nutrition initiatives.

• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

• Participate in QAPI, quality improvement, and survey readiness initiatives.

• Identify clinical trends and opportunities for improvement and implement appropriate action plans.

• Provide education and guidance to staff, residents, and families on nutrition-related matters.

• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Director and dietary team to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.

• Active state licensure or certification, where applicable.

• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.

• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, enteral nutrition, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with MDS, care planning, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $100,000 per year

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership team

• Collaborative and professional work environment

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Dietitian looking to take the next step into a clinical leadership role. You will have the opportunity to shape the facility's nutrition program, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful difference in the health and quality of life of our residents.

Equal Opportunity Employer