Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Lead

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an experienced Clinical Nutrition Services leader to oversee nutrition care across pediatric services. You will liaise with medical teams and managers to implement standards, lead staff development, and monitor performance.

The role emphasizes quality improvement and policy development within a hospital setting. The position requires a registered dietitian with pediatric nutrition experience and strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• 5 years of experience as a registered dietitian in a clinical setting, with minimum of 3 years in pediatric nutrition OR
• Master’s degree in nutrition plus 3 years of experience as a registered dietitian in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of clinical nutrition care based on medical directions and patient population.
• Assist with development and management of clinical nutrition goals and ensure standards are implemented.
• Conduct departmental orientation, training, and competency documentation of staff.
• Hire, lead, train, evaluate, and coach staff as needed.
• Monitor competency, productivity, and documentation accuracy of staff using necessary tools.
• Assist with quality initiatives development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and revise manuals and policies to meet patient needs and regulatory requirements.
• Participate on hospital committees and provide direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

BS in nutrition or dietetics

Master’s in nutrition (optional note)”

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an experienced Clinical Nutrition Services leader to oversee nutrition care across pediatric services. You will liaise with medical teams and managers to implement standards, lead staff development, and monitor performance.

The role emphasizes quality improvement and policy development within a hospital setting. The position requires a registered dietitian with pediatric nutrition experience and strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.