Nutritional Dietitian Manager

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Clinical Nutritional Dietitian Manager (CNM) to oversee the system's clinical RDs and services. You will blend leadership, clinical expertise, and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, patient-centered nutrition care across inpatient, outpatient, clinics, and specialty settings.

The role includes strategic planning, budgeting, productivity, directing supervisors, recruitment, onboarding, and training, plus monitoring performance and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics; completed an Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program and internship.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Indiana, Serv Safe Certified, and registered with the Commission of Dietetics Registration.
• Experience: Supervisory experience in an acute inpatient and outpatient healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supervisor performance in alignment with departmental goals and implement target action plans for improvement.
• Develop and manage KPIs for inpatient, outpatient, malnutrition, and cost per unit of service across all areas.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development for supervisors.
• Partner with interdisciplinary leadership to develop, update, and implement policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical dietetics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

ACEND accredited program and internship

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of Nutrition Services leadership, the Clinical Nutritional Dietitian Manager (CNM) oversees the operations and performance of the health system’s clinical registered dietitians and services. The CNM combines leadership, management, and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse populations, including inpatients, outpatients, clinics, and PPG outpatient settings. Responsibilities include supporting strategic planning, business initiatives, financial budgets, and productivity, as well as directing supervisors, recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts. The CNM also monitors performance, offers ongoing guidance, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supervisor performance in alignment with departmental goals and implement target action plans for improvement.
• Develop and manage KPIs for inpatient, outpatient, malnutrition, and cost per unit of service across all areas.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development for supervisors.
• Partner with interdisciplinary leadership to develop, update, and implement policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics; completed an Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program and internship.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Indiana, Serv Safe Certified, and registered with the Commission of Dietetics Registration.
• Experience: Supervisory experience in an acute inpatient and outpatient healthcare system.