Clinical Nutrition Program Lead

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead our nutrition team within the health system. You will oversee clinical nutrition care, ensure policy compliance, and align activities with medical direction to meet patient needs across facilities.

The role requires RD certification and substantial leadership experience, with a focus on quality, budget management, and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Experience leading clinical nutrition teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical nutrition care aligned with medical direction and patient population.
• Hire, coach, and develop clinical nutrition staff; ensure competency and policy compliance.
• Manage department budget and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Food Services and other departments to optimize patient meals and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition care

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead our nutrition team within the health system. You will oversee clinical nutrition care, ensure policy compliance, and align activities with medical direction to meet patient needs across facilities.

The role requires RD certification and substantial leadership experience, with a focus on quality, budget management, and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.