Director of Clinical Nutrition & Quality Improvement

York-General-1; York (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

York General Hospital is seeking a Director of Clinical Nutrition Services to lead and advance our clinical nutrition program. This role serves as the clinical nutrition expert, overseeing assessment, medical nutrition therapy, policy development, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, and staff education across care settings.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, therapy services, and dietary operations to drive excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credential is required.
• Current Nebraska licensure for Medical Nutrition Therapy preferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical dietitian experience.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all clinical nutrition services for York General Hospital.
• Direct nutrition assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and therapy.
• Develop and maintain nutrition policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness.
• Manage departmental budgeting and financial planning.
• Provide education to providers, staff, patients, and community.
• Collaborate with Dietary Services to align menus with nutrition goals.
• Develop staff education programs and competency development.
• Participate in committees and accreditation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical nutrition

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian credential

Nebraska licensure in Medical Nutrition Therapy

Job description

York General Hospital is seeking a Director of Clinical Nutrition Services to lead and advance our clinical nutrition program. This role serves as the clinical nutrition expert, overseeing assessment, medical nutrition therapy, policy development, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, and staff education across care settings.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, therapy services, and dietary operations to drive excellent patient outcomes.