Clinical Nutrition Manager Registered Dietitian (RD)

Manchester-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Healing-1; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Professional growth opportunities

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nutrition Manager / Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will oversee the clinical nutrition program and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide resident-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition and RD/RDN credentials, with experience in long-term care, and strong clinical assessment, communication, and leadership

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential required or preferred per state/facility
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
• Experience in skilled nursing/rehabilitation/long-term care preferred
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and care planning
• Experience with MDS, care plans, and regulatory requirements in long-term care preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Compassionate and resident-focused care
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical nutrition services and ensure high-quality, resident-centered nutrition care
• Complete and oversee comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical conditions, dietary needs, preferences, and goals
• Monitor residents at nutritional risk and respond to concerns
• Collaborate with Nursing, Physicians, Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in care plan meetings and provide clinical nutrition recommendations
• Monitor weights, meal intake, laboratory values, and other clinical indicators
• Make recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, supplements, and nutrition interventions
• Communicate with residents, families, nursing staff, and medical providers about nutrition concerns
• Supervise and support dietary/nutrition team members
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and survey readiness
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and documentation
• Provide education and training to staff on nutrition topics

Skills

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) preferred

Job description

Clinical Nutrition Manager / Registered Dietitian (RD)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Pay Rate: Up to $45.00 per hour

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nutrition Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nutrition professional who is passionate about providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

The Clinical Nutrition Manager will oversee the clinical nutrition program and work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive individualized nutrition care that supports their health, recovery, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical nutrition services and ensure delivery of high-quality, resident-centered nutrition care.

• Complete and oversee comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents.

• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on residents' medical conditions, dietary needs, preferences, and goals.

• Monitor residents at nutritional risk, including those experiencing weight loss, poor intake, wounds, or other nutrition-related concerns.

• Collaborate with Nursing, Physicians, Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Participate in care plan meetings and provide clinical nutrition recommendations.

• Monitor weights, meal intake, laboratory values, and other relevant clinical indicators.

• Make appropriate recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, supplements, and nutrition interventions.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and medical providers regarding nutrition-related concerns.

• Supervise, support, and provide direction to dietary and nutrition team members as appropriate.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility regulations and standards.

• Assist with survey readiness and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

• Review and monitor nutritional outcomes and develop interventions when necessary.

• Provide education and training to staff regarding nutrition, therapeutic diets, food allergies, and related topics.

• Work with the Dietary Department to ensure residents' nutritional needs and preferences are effectively addressed.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to nutrition and dining services.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) preferred or required based on applicable state and facility requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, or long-term care setting preferred.

• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and nutrition care planning.

• Experience with MDS, care plans, and regulatory requirements in long-term care preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Compassionate and resident-focused approach to care.

• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• Pay Rate: Up to $45.00 per hour

• Competitive benefits package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership team

• Professional growth opportunities

• Rewarding work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in residents' lives

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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