Corporate Director Clinical Nutrition & Implementation-CDCI

Forefront Healthcare; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a Corporate Director of Clinical Nutrition & Implementation to lead nutrition programs during client onboarding, transitions, and launches across senior living and healthcare environments.

You will standardize processes, drive operational excellence, and partner with operations, culinary, HR, and support services to ensure successful implementations and sustained results. Travel nationwide up to 80–100% may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credential (RD or RDN) required.
• Active licensure across multiple states.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical nutrition experience in healthcare or senior living environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for new account implementations and transitions.
• Develop implementation plans with timelines and deliverables.
• Lead clinical nutrition setup during openings and transitions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and client expectations.
• Staffing, training, and operational readiness for launches.
• Monitor performance post-implementation and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical nutrition

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Onboarding & training

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Corporate Director Clinical Nutrition & Implementation-CDCI

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Job Description

The Corporate Director Clinical Implementation provides clinical nutrition, strategic and operational leadership for the successful onboarding, transition, and launch of new and existing client locations. This role is responsible for driving consistency, standardization, and operational excellence across implementations in senior living and healthcare environments. The Corporate Director Clinical Implementation partners with executive leadership, operations, culinary, HR, and support services teams to ensure seamless transitions, strong client relationships, and achievement of financial and operational goals. This position reports to a senior corporate leader and functions as both a strategic and hands‑on resource during implementations and performance improvement initiatives. The role requires flexibility to support multiple locations and adapt to varying operational needs. It also requires direct interaction with clients, residents, patients and interdisciplinary teams.

• Provide leadership and oversight for new account implementations, transitions, and operational startups.


• Develop and execute implementation plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful account launches.


• Lead clinical nutrition setup and execution during new account openings and transitions.


• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.


• Partner with operations, culinary, HR, and support services teams to align staffing, training, and operational readiness and ensure the launch of nutrition programs


• Establish clinical nutrition workflows, assessment processes, and documentation standards aligned with regulatory requirements.


• Evaluate operations and implement corrective actions to drive efficiency, quality, and financial performance.


• Support client onboarding and maintain strong client relationships throughout implementation phases.


• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training of site leadership teams as needed.


• Monitor operational performance post-implementation to ensure sustained success and stability.


• Support training and onboarding of site leaders and team members related to nutrition and therapeutic diet standards.


• This position may be assigned to support a single client’s location or rotate among multiple locations based on business needs.

Program Development & Operational Excellence:

• Evaluate and audit existing clinical programs and implement improvements to drive compliance, efficiency, and resident and patient outcomes.


• Collaborate with menu development teams to ensure therapeutic appropriateness and regulatory alignment.


• Conduct clinical nutrition audits and provide guidance for corrective action plans.

General Responsibility as Required for Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA.

Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards:

• Attend department meetings as required.


• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.


• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian credential (RD or RDN) required.


• Active licensure or ability to obtain licensure across multiple states.


• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required; Master’s preferred.


• 5+ years of clinical nutrition experience in healthcare or senior living environments.


• Experience supporting multiple sites, transitions, or new openings strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of CMS regulations, therapeutic diets, and healthcare compliance.


• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in dynamic, fast-changing environments.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and relationship‑building skills.


• Ability and willingness to travel nationally up to 80–100%.

Position Type

Full-time