Lead Clinical Nutrition Manager (RD)-Elevate Resident Care

Hc; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $100,000 per/

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

HC is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager / Registered Dietitian to lead the clinical nutrition program in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. This full-time role focuses on nutrition assessments, care plans, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an RD with active licensure and has leadership experience in a healthcare or SNF environment, with strong regulatory knowledge and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with current licensure.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the facility's clinical nutrition program.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Monitor residents' nutritional status, weight changes, dietary intake, hydration, and other clinical indicators.
• Provide clinical oversight and support for residents with complex nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, dietary services, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care plan meetings and resident care conferences.
• Monitor and evaluate therapeutic diets, supplements, tube feeding, and specialized nutritional interventions.
• Support wound healing, weight management, hydration, and other clinical nutrition initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Participate in QAPI, quality improvement, and survey readiness initiatives.
• Identify clinical trends and opportunities for improvement and implement appropriate action plans.
• Provide education and guidance to staff, residents, and families on nutrition-related matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Director and dietary team to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nutrition

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

MDS / care planning

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Active state licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Care planning software

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

HC is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager / Registered Dietitian to lead the clinical nutrition program in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. This full-time role focuses on nutrition assessments, care plans, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an RD with active licensure and has leadership experience in a healthcare or SNF environment, with strong regulatory knowledge and documentation skills.