Healthcare Nutrition Services Director

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks a Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, Decatur, GA. The role leads nutrition staff, oversees clinical nutrition programs, and directs budget and quality initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in dietetics with Academy verification and several years of leadership experience in nutrition; strong communication, budgeting, and team-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or closely related field with verification of a didactic program in Dietetics.
• Four years of nutrition care experience; or two years at Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 level.
• Knowledge of healthcare foodservice administration and medical nutrition therapy.
• Proven budget management and cost-control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage foodservice and clinical nutrition staff to assure quality food and nutrition services.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
• Maintaining budget and cost-control procedures.
• Maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Skills

Foodservice management

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrient analysis software

Communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field

Didactic program in Dietetics verification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks a Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, Decatur, GA. The role leads nutrition staff, oversees clinical nutrition programs, and directs budget and quality initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in dietetics with Academy verification and several years of leadership experience in nutrition; strong communication, budgeting, and team-building skills are essential.